The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15)
€ 24,800

€ 15,500

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.4.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
KIA Rio 1.4
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
146.8
101.2
159.3
146.8 in
Length
159.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
KIA Rio 1.4
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.67 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
KIA Rio 1.4
R56
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
KIA Rio 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.84 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
23.84 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
578 mi
Range
418 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
418 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
KIA Rio 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft





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