The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (06 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (15 - 17)
€ 19,200

€ 10,700

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.2.
MINI Cooper 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.3
67.7
78.1
66.3 in
Width
67.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.4 in
Height
57.3 in
97.1
145.6
101.2
159.4
145.6 in
Length
159.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2485 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.15 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
R56
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
21.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.94 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.3 lb/hp
29.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
460 mi
Range
534 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
94.8 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft





19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft