The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15)
€ 29,700

€ 17,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Countryman Cooper S is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI.
MINI Countryman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
61.5
70.4
78.6
63.2
70.9
82.7
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
61.5 in
Height
63.2 in
102.2
161.8
101.2
163
161.8 in
Length
163 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Countryman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.03 %

General
MINI Countryman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
R60
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Countryman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
MINI Countryman Cooper S
181 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
MINI Countryman Cooper S
177 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
MINI Countryman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Countryman Cooper S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
MINI Countryman Cooper S
18.03 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Countryman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI Countryman Cooper S
31 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
379 mi
Range
493 mi
MINI Countryman Cooper S
379 mi
493 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
128.7 kWh
MINI Countryman Cooper S
145.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Countryman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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