The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15) vs. MINI Countryman Cooper ALL4 (13 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 24,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Soul 1.6 GDI 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 GDI
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 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.04 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper
PS
Generation
R60
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
120 hp
MINI Countryman Cooper
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Countryman Cooper
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Countryman Cooper
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.82 lb/hp
26 lb/hp
MINI Countryman Cooper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
34 mpg
MINI Countryman Cooper
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
493 mi
Range
423 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
423 mi
MINI Countryman Cooper
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 GDI
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
MINI Countryman Cooper
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 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
