Mini Convertible (2008) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

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2008 Mini Convertible and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Mini Convertible	Kia Optima
Engine	supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	110.0 in	-12.9 in
Length	143.1 in	190.7 in	-47.6 in
Width	66.5 in	72.1 in	-5.6 in
Height	55.5 in	57.3 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	2855 lb.	3385 lb.	-530 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.0 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.9 in	57.2 in	-6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	45.5 in	-4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	39.0 in	55.7 in	-16.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	27.5 in	34.7 in	-7.2 in
Total Legroom	68.8 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-11.4 in
Cargo Volume	4.2 ft³	15.4 ft³	-11.2 ft³

2008 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	no leg room see full Mini Convertible review

2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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