Mini Cooper S 2010 vs Kia Picanto 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
|
Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 99 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
|
The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper S could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Picanto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
|
Mini Cooper S is larger, but lower. Mini Cooper S is 13 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 605 litres | |
|
Kia Picanto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mini Cooper S has 40 litres less trunk space than the Kia Picanto. This could mean that the Mini Cooper S uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Mini Cooper S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mini Cooper S has
|
Kia Picanto has
| |