MINI Cooper vs Kia Rio5
Overview | |
MSRP$21,900 | MSRP$14,200 |
Listings8275 | Listings209 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWhen 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 SummaryWith 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 | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine1.6L 130 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower130 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name1.6L 130 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque119 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower130 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight2625 lbs | Curb Weight2648 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.1 in |
Length151.1 in | Length160.0 in |
Width76.1 in | Width67.9 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase101.6 in |
Maximum Payload680 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,900 | $14,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.6L 130 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 119 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 130 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2625 lbs | 2648 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 160.0 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 67.9 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 101.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 680 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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