2017 Kia Soul vs 2017 MINI Cooper Countryman

2017 Kia Soul

2017 MINI Cooper Countryman

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! Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul ! Automatic	26	31	$21,561	$22,800
Soul + Automatic	25	30	$18,764	$19,800
Soul Base Automatic	25	30	$17,123	$17,700
Soul Base Manual	24	30	$15,757	$16,100

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Cooper ALL4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Countryman Cooper ALL4	22	32	$26,050	$28,100
Countryman Cooper FWD	24	33	$24,210	$26,100
Countryman Cooper S ALL4	21	31	$28,810	$31,100
Countryman Cooper S FWD	23	32	$26,970	$29,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,561

$26,050

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,800

$28,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$380 / month

$468 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Kia Soul rights one of our longtime gripes with the fun wagon—it now has a more capable turbo-4 that makes it a little less boring to drive

It may be less mini than before, but the Mini Countryman now does a much better job of feeling like a proper crossover.

TCC Likes

Great-looking exterior
Plenty of upscale options
Good optional infotainment

A bigger Mini—in this case, a good thing
Far more refined than before
But still full of character

TCC Dislikes

Noisy engine
Hunting 6-speed auto
Fuel efficiency isn't all that great

Pretty big, by Mini standards
Gets pricey fast
No real off-road ability

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.5

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

39.1

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

40.5

Second Hip Room (in)

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

54.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

163

169.8

Height, Overall (in)

63.5

61.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

61.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

49.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

18.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

15.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

49.1

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.2

16.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P225/55VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3232

3510

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

162 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 6000

134 @ 4400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

0.79

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.93

3.82

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.64

4.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.37

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.95

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.30

4.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.32

2.04

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.03

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Soul

MINI 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

6.3

6.8

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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