Mini Hardtop (2013) vs. Kia Optima (2015) Specs

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2013 Mini Hardtop and 2015 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Mini Hardtop	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	110.0 in	-12.9 in
Length	145.6 in	190.7 in	-45.1 in
Width	66.3 in	72.1 in	-5.8 in
Height	55.4 in	57.9 in	-2.5 in
Curb Weight	2723 lb.	3468 lb.	-745 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	57.3 in	-7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	45.5 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	55.7 in	-11 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	34.7 in	-4.8 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-8.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	-9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	15.4 ft³	8.6 ft³

2013 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

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