The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 13) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 25,300

€ 12,000

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.2.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.1
67.9
78.3
66.3 in
Width
67.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.4 in
Height
57.1 in
97.1
146.8
101.6
160
146.8 in
Length
160 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
10.5 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
▶ REPLAY
15.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.1 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
508 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.1 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
KIA Rio 1.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft





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