2020 Kia Rio vs 2020 MINI Cooper

2020 Kia Rio

#28 in Compact Cars

2020 MINI Cooper

#12 in Small Hatchbacks

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LX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio LX IVT	33	41	$15,382	$15,850
Rio S IVT	33	41	$16,002	$16,490
Rio 5-Door S IVT	N/A	N/A	$16,295	$16,790

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$26,330	$28,400
Convertible Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$30,010	$32,400
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,530	$38,400
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$21,730	$23,400
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,410	$27,400
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE FWD	N/A	N/A	$27,710	$29,900
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	26	34	$30,930	$33,400
Hardtop 2 Door Oxford Edition FWD	28	36	$19,000	$23,400
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	28	36	$22,650	$24,400
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	26	35	$26,330	$28,400
Hardtop 4 Door Oxford Edition FWD	28	36	$20,000	$24,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,382

$26,330

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,850

$28,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$264 / month

$473 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Kia Rio is a small car with a quality feel.

The 2020 Mini Cooper is a fun and funky small hatchback that trades practicality and value for character and quality.

TCC Likes

Good safety record
Lots of car for the cash
Comfortable ride

Playful like a puppy
German-backed quality
British character

TCC Dislikes

Few options
No manual gearbox
Crash-avoidance technology should be standard

Limited interior space
Gets expensive fast
Overly kitschy to many

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

30.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

39.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.9

76.3

Front Hip Room (in)

52.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

151.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

98.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

11.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2767

2948

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6300

134 @ 4500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 4500

162 @ 1480

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.5 L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

14.31

Trans Order Code

2TF

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

15.74

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

9.28

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

4.13

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.56

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

2.07

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.79

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

5.90

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Convertible

Vehicle Name

Kia Rio

MINI Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

4.9

5.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Kia Rio

2020 Rios are available
Incentive: $1,000 customer cash
Finance: 0.0% APR for 66 months
Lease: No current advertised offers

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