2021 Kia Rio vs 2021 MINI Cooper

2021 Kia Rio

#27 in Compact Cars

2021 MINI Cooper

#12 in Small Hatchbacks

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LX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio LX IVT	33	41	$15,576	$16,050
Rio S IVT	33	41	$16,197	$16,690
Rio 5-Door S IVT	N/A	N/A	$16,489	$16,990

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,410	$27,400
Convertible Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$29,090	$31,400
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,530	$38,400
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	26	37	$20,810	$22,400
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	23	33	$24,490	$26,400
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE FWD	N/A	N/A	$27,710	$29,900
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	23	33	$30,010	$32,400
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works GP FWD	24	30	$41,510	$44,900
Hardtop 2 Door Oxford Edition FWD	26	37	$19,000	$22,400
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	26	37	$21,730	$23,400
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	23	33	$25,410	$27,400
Hardtop 4 Door Oxford Edition FWD	26	37	$20,000	$23,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,576

$25,410

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,050

$27,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$268 / month

$457 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Rio feels bigger than its subcompact size, but skips some big-boy features.

No small city car has as much charm or is as much fun to drive as the 2021 Mini Cooper.

TCC Likes

Decent safety record
Great warranty
Comfortable ride

Adorbs
Quirky fun interior
Fun to drive

TCC Dislikes

No manual gearbox
Few options
Not much personality

Cramped cargo area
Cramped rear seats
Dwarfed by other cars

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.9

76.3

Front Hip Room (in)

52.9

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

98.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

151.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

55.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

11.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2767

2895

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 4500

162 @ 1480

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

1.5 L/91

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

3.62

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.54

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Rio

MINI Convertible

Body Style

Sedan

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

4.9

5.9

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

2021 Kia Rio

2021 Rios arriving; 2020s still available
Lease: From $278 per month on 2021s
Cash: $1,250 customer cash on 2020s
Finance: From 0.0% APR on 2020s

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