Mini Countryman (2011) vs. Kia Sorento (2021) Specs

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2011 Mini Countryman and 2021 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2011	2021
Model	Mini Countryman	Kia Sorento
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	110.8 in	-8.6 in
Length	161.7 in	189.0 in	-27.3 in
Width	70.4 in	74.8 in	-4.4 in
Height	61.5 in	66.7 in	-5.2 in
Curb Weight	3208 lb.	3999 lb.	-791 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	17.7 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.3 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	59.0 in	-6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.4 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.1 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.1 in	58.0 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.8 in	41.7 in	-7.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.8 in	-36.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.5 in	-42.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.6 in	-29.6 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	112.7 in (over 3 rows)	-38.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.2 ft³	12.6 ft³	-0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.2	45.0 ft³	-32.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.3 ft³	75.5 ft³	-34.2 ft³

2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review

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