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MINI Cooper vs Kia Rio5

2019 MINI Cooper
2019 MINI Cooper
$21,900MSRP
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2018 Kia Rio5
2018 Kia Rio5
$14,200MSRP
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2019 MINI Cooper
$21,900MSRP
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2018 Kia Rio5
$14,200MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$21,900

MSRP

$14,200

Listings

455

Listings

22

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Fun to drive

Cons

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

  • Unintuitive technology

  • Poor value for money

Reviews Summary

When we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002.

Reviews Summary

With the debut of its 4th-generation platform, the Kia Rio adds size and weight for a more stable presence on the road, concurrently firming up its suspension to toss a little sportiness into the mix. With quality construction, an impressive warranty, and a starting MSRP of just $13,900, it’s no wonder the Rio is Kia’s best-selling vehicle internationally.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.5L 134 hp I3

Engine

1.6L 130 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

4

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

Horsepower

130 hp @ 6300 rpm

MPG City

28

MPG City

28

MPG Highway

38

MPG Highway

37
2019 MINI Cooper
2019 MINI Cooper
$21,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2018 Kia Rio5
2018 Kia Rio5
$14,200MSRP
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 MINI Cooper
$21,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2018 Kia Rio5
$14,200MSRP
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$21,900
$14,200
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.7

Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10

Read full review

7.2 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Fun to drive

Cons

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

  • Unintuitive technology

  • Poor value for money

Summary
When we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002.
With the debut of its 4th-generation platform, the Kia Rio adds size and weight for a more stable presence on the road, concurrently firming up its suspension to toss a little sportiness into the mix. With quality construction, an impressive warranty, and a starting MSRP of just $13,900, it’s no wonder the Rio is Kia’s best-selling vehicle internationally.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.5L 134 hp I3
1.6L 130 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
4
5
Horsepower
134 hp @ 4400 rpm
130 hp @ 6300 rpm
MPG City
28
28
MPG Highway
38
37
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