Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mini Countryman | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 100.4 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 161.7 in | 162.2 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 70.3 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 63.4 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3088 lb. | 2778 lb. | 310 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 55.2 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 39.0 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.3 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |