Kia Picanto 2017 vs Mini Cooper 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 52 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Picanto consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Picanto can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Picanto version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.41 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but higher. Kia Picanto is 23 cm shorter than the Mini Cooper, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 211 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Picanto has 44 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. The Mini Cooper may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Cooper scores higher in safety tests. The Mini Cooper scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 13 600 | |
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