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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
| Model | Mini Hardtop | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 106.3 in | -9.2 in |
| Length | 145.6 in | 171.3 in | -25.7 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 70.1 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 57.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3031 lb. | -308 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 56.1 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 54.9 in | -10.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 35.9 in | -6 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | -32.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Hardtop
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte
| 2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte
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