Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mini Clubman | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@5000 207 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.1 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 168.3 in | 3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 56.7 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 3300 lb. | 51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.8 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.3 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review |
2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |