2022 Kia Soul vs 2022 MINI Cooper

2022 Kia Soul

2022 MINI Cooper

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EX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul EX IVT	28	33	$22,529	$23,590
Soul GT-Line IVT	28	33	$21,668	$22,690
Soul LX IVT	29	35	$18,614	$19,290
Soul S IVT	29	35	$20,835	$21,590
Soul Turbo DCT	27	32	$26,634	$27,890
Soul X-Line IVT	28	33	$21,895	$22,690

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,870	$27,900
Convertible Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$29,550	$31,900
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,990	$38,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	27	37	$21,270	$22,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	23	33	$24,950	$26,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE FWD	N/A	N/A	$27,710	$29,900
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	22	31	$30,470	$32,900
Hardtop 2 Door Oxford Edition FWD	27	37	$19,000	$22,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$22,190	$23,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,870	$27,900
Hardtop 4 Door Oxford Edition FWD	N/A	N/A	$20,000	$23,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,529

$25,870

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,590

$27,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$393 / month

$465 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Kia Soul hatchback boasts substance and style in the same sleek package.

The 2022 Mini Cooper offers vintage-themed thrills for just about any budget.

TCC Likes

Charming looks
Competent base powertrain
Flexible cabin

Go-kart handling
Turbocharged power
Fun style

TCC Dislikes

Automatic braking costs more on base LX
Turbo-4’s shifty transmission
Low NHTSA crash ratings

Not very spacious
So-so safety scores
Electric version’s limited range

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

33 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

40.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

30.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

39.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

165.2

152.2

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

98.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.2

Brakes

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

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.3

11.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2844

2892

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

15 X 5.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

162 @ 1480

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

134 @ 4500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.54

Trans Order Code

ZMT

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

3.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.71

3.42

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

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 Soul

MINI Convertible

Body Style

Hatchback

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

5.9

5.7

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

2022 Kia Soul

2022 Kia Soul available with limited availability
Lease: $219 per month for 36 months
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: 1.9% APR for 48 months

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