Mini Cooper 2010 vs Kia Picanto 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mini Cooper) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Picanto) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 27 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Picanto 2011 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia Picanto 2011 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mini Cooper is larger, but lower. Mini Cooper is 13 cm longer than the Kia Picanto, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 605 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mini Cooper has 40 litres less trunk space than the Kia Picanto. This could mean that the Mini Cooper uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Cooper (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Mini Cooper can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4800 | |
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