2016 Kia Soul vs 2015 MINI Countryman

2016 Kia Soul

2015 MINI Countryman

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5-Door Wgn Automatic !

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic !	24	31	$20,162	$21,300
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic +	24	31	$18,391	$19,400
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic Base	24	30	$16,838	$17,400
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual Base	24	30	$15,565	$15,900

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ALL4 4-Door John Cooper Works

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$31,660	$35,350
Cooper Countryman ALL4 4-Door S	25	31	$25,545	$27,850
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door	27	34	$21,585	$22,750
Cooper Countryman FWD 4-Door S	26	32	$23,950	$26,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,162

$31,660

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,300

$35,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$355 / month

$589 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The affordable, practical 2016 Kia Soul has a boxy style that fits right into urban environments, yet fits a lot inside.

The mildly updated 2015 MINI Countryman is a versatile compact crossover, one of the smallest on the market, that maintains MINI's character and fun-to-drive spirit.

TCC Likes

Practical, flexible interior
Grown-up cabin appointments
Great infotainment systems

MINI personality
Upgraded infotainment
Rear seat space

TCC Dislikes

Hunting automatic transmission
Too much engine noise
Lackluster highway mileage

Numb electric steering
Undistinguished rear styling
Chaotic dash, control layout

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

39.1

33.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

52.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.5

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

61.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

102.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

60.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

163

161.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

61.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

16.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

41.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.2

12.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

38.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P225/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P225/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2837

3263

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

192 @ 1850

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6200

208 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

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)

4.40

3.31

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.71

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.48

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

3.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

2.13

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Soul

MINI Cooper Countryman

Body Style

Hatchback

ALL4 Sport Utility

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

6.6

6.5 (Est)

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

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