The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4 (10 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 28,200
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the MINI Countryman Cooper S.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper S
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
161.8
163 in
Length
161.8 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper S
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.38 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper S
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 S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
181 hp
MINI Countryman Cooper S
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Countryman Cooper S
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper S
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Countryman Cooper S
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
MINI Countryman Cooper S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
35 mpg
MINI Countryman Cooper S
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
493 mi
Range
436 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
436 mi
MINI Countryman Cooper S
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).
127 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
127 kWh
MINI Countryman Cooper S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Countryman Cooper S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.1 cu ft
