The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. MINI Paceman Cooper S ALL4 Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 17,000

€ 30,800

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the MINI Paceman Cooper S.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Paceman Cooper S
63.2
70.9
82.7
59.9
70.3
78.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
63.2 in
Height
59.9 in
101.2
163
102.2
162
163 in
Length
162 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Paceman Cooper S
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.27 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Paceman Cooper S
PS
Generation
R61
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 automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Paceman 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 Paceman 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 Paceman Cooper S
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Paceman Cooper S
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Paceman Cooper S
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
MINI Paceman Cooper S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Paceman Cooper S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
31 mpg
MINI Paceman Cooper S
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
493 mi
Range
379 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
379 mi
MINI Paceman 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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
MINI Paceman Cooper S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
MINI Paceman Cooper S
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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