MINI Cooper vs Kia Optima
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2020 | Years produced1978 |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$24,950 |
Listings4054 | Listings7989 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryEven though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Mini Cooper is redesigned for 2025 with a host of alterations throughout. It’s a little bigger inside and out, while sporting all-new infotainment tech and quirky interior design to help maintain the badge’s fun personality. It still weighs less than 3,000 pounds, too, and when combined with a potent turbocharged four-cylinder in the Cooper S, that makes for some truly hilarious fun-to-drive attitude. Verdict: Although substantially larger than the original BMW Mini that reached America’s shores in 2002, and no longer offering a manual transmission as standard, the new Mini Cooper continues to be a stylish and fun-to-drive way of getting around, and will even return solid overall fuel economy in the process. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 161 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower161 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 161 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower161 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space8.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3014 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.2 in |
Length191.1 in | Length152.6 in |
Width73.2 in | Width77.6 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload785 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2020 | 1978 |
MSRP | $22,900 | $24,950 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Even though Americans appear to be trading in cars for good, the midsize family sedan looks better than it’s ever been. Nearly every choice in the segment sports impressive design, engineering, and equipment, and the 2019 Kia Optima shows just how good a typical midsize car can be. From its stylish looks and wide range of engine choices to its roomy interior and sophisticated safety technologies, the 2019 Optima is more than just a great value. It’s a great car. | The Mini Cooper is redesigned for 2025 with a host of alterations throughout. It’s a little bigger inside and out, while sporting all-new infotainment tech and quirky interior design to help maintain the badge’s fun personality. It still weighs less than 3,000 pounds, too, and when combined with a potent turbocharged four-cylinder in the Cooper S, that makes for some truly hilarious fun-to-drive attitude. Verdict: Although substantially larger than the original BMW Mini that reached America’s shores in 2002, and no longer offering a manual transmission as standard, the new Mini Cooper continues to be a stylish and fun-to-drive way of getting around, and will even return solid overall fuel economy in the process. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 161 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 161 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 161 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 161 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 8.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3014 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 152.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 77.6 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 785 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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