The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Paceman Cooper S (13 - 14) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15)
€ 27,600

€ 17,000

€ 27,600
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 Paceman Cooper S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI.
MINI Paceman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
59.9
70.3
78.6
63.2
70.9
82.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
59.9 in
Height
63.2 in
102.2
162
101.2
163
162 in
Length
163 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Paceman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.74 %

General
MINI Paceman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
R61
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Paceman 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 Paceman 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 Paceman Cooper S
177 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
MINI Paceman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
MINI Paceman Cooper S
16.81 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Paceman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI Paceman Cooper S
39 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
478 mi
Range
493 mi
MINI Paceman Cooper S
478 mi
493 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 Paceman Cooper S
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Paceman Cooper S
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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