Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Mini Clubman | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@5000 207 lb-ft@1250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 100.4 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 168.3 in | 162.2 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.3 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 63.4 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3235 lb. | 2778 lb. | 457 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.1 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 39.0 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.9 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
2018 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 |
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.