2018 Kia Soul vs 2018 MINI Cooper Countryman

2018 Kia Soul

2018 MINI Cooper Countryman

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! Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul ! Automatic	26	31	$21,698	$22,900
Soul + Automatic	25	30	$19,329	$20,400
Soul Base Automatic	25	30	$17,185	$17,800
Soul Base Manual	24	30	$15,796	$16,200

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Cooper ALL4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Countryman Cooper ALL4	22	32	$26,510	$28,600
Countryman Cooper FWD	24	34	$24,670	$26,600
Countryman Cooper S ALL4	21	31	$29,365	$31,700
Countryman Cooper S E ALL4	N/A	N/A	$34,055	$36,800
Countryman Cooper S FWD	23	32	$28,905	$31,200
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4	20	29	$34,975	$37,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,698

$26,510

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,900

$28,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$382 / month

$477 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Kia Soul puts style ahead of safety features and turbo power.

The 2018 Mini Countryman has a new plug-in hybrid system but the mission is the same: Big Mini crossover with a bigger audience.

TCC Likes

Looks sharp
Good Uvo infotainment
Turbo-4 power

Iconic style
Functional space inside
Smart all-wheel-drive system

TCC Dislikes

Engines can be noisy
6-speed automatic hunts through gears
Mediocre gas mileage

Can be expensive
Confusing packages
Pricey plug-in hybrid

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

39.1

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.5

37.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

62.4

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

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

105.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

18.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

49.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

15.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.2

16.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P225/55VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3232

3510

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 6000

134 @ 4400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

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

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

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

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)

3.42

4.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.37

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

ALL4 Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Kia Soul

MINI Countryman

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

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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