Kia Stinger (2018) vs. Mini Hardtop (2009) Specs

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2018 Kia Stinger and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2018	2009
Model	Kia Stinger	Mini Hardtop
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.4 in	97.1 in	17.3 in
Length	190.2 in	145.6 in	44.6 in
Width	73.6 in	66.3 in	7.3 in
Height	55.1 in	55.4 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3611 lb.	2546 lb.	1065 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	10.6 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	38.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	50.3 in	6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.4 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.6 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	44.7 in	10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	29.9 in	6.5 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	7.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	5.7 ft³	17.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.9 ft³	24.0 ft³	16.9 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger

2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mini Hardtop

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review

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