The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (14 - 15) vs. MINI Countryman Cooper Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 26,500

€ 24,200

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the MINI Countryman Cooper.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
MINI Countryman Cooper
63.2
70.9
82.7
61.5
70.4
78.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
63.2 in
Height
61.5 in
101.2
163
102.2
161.3
163 in
Length
161.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
MINI Countryman Cooper
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.55 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
MINI Countryman Cooper
PS
Generation
R60
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
MINI Countryman Cooper
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
120 hp
MINI Countryman Cooper
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Countryman Cooper
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
MINI Countryman Cooper
110 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Countryman Cooper
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24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
24.6 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
MINI Countryman Cooper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
MINI Countryman Cooper
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
39 mpg
34 mpg
MINI Countryman Cooper
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
559 mi
Range
423 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
559 mi
423 mi
MINI Countryman Cooper
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
123.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
MINI Countryman Cooper
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
MINI Countryman Cooper
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.1 cu ft