My 16gb iPad mini 2 only has 11.6 gb of free storage, while iPad 3 has 13.x gb of free storage.

Why is my iPad mini 2 free storage so much smaller? I read online that other people have about 13-14gb free storage while I only have 11.6gb free storage, and I'm keep running out. Is my iPad mini 2 normal? I feel like I have an inferior iPad from other iPads. I don't know if other iPad mini 2 has similar free capacity.

All models which are the same will have the same space available. However, depending on how you use it and any possible corrupted files, your own free space could vary. To get it back like all others, and to get rid of any possible corrupted files, you should reset your iPad back to its original factory condition. Then you can see how the empty space compares to all the others. But, be sure you do your backups, first.
Choosing an iOS Backup Method (Should I Use iTunes or iCloud to back up ...)
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT5262
Back up and Restore your iOS Device with iCloud or iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
iTunes: About iOS Backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946
iOS: Troubleshooting Encrypted Backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5162
Use iTunes to Restore your iOS Device to Factory Settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414

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