Kia Soul EV Gen 1 vs Mini Cooper SE

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General Info

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €36900. The Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €8799 on the used car market.

The Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) is a SUV, whereas the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is a Hatchback.

Property Kia Soul EV Gen 1 Mini Cooper SE
Years of Production 2014-2017 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea China
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €36900
Price Europe (Used) €8799 €33990
GCC Score 4.6 5.2

Range and Efficiency

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017).

Property Kia Soul EV Gen 1 Mini Cooper SE
Range (EPA) 150 km 183 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 402 km
Range (GCC) 151 km 288 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 30.5 kWh 54.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 27 kWh 49.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.9 kWh/100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.59 km/kWh 5.85 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.7 5.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 95 kW, while the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) is limited to 3.6 kW.

Property Kia Soul EV Gen 1 Mini Cooper SE
Max Charging Power (AC) 3.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 95 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.2 4.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Kia Soul EV Gen 1 Mini Cooper SE
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 81 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 109 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 285 Nm 330 Nm
0-100 km/h 11.2 s 6.7 s
Top Speed 145 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 2.4 3.8

Dimensions

The Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) is longer, wider, and taller.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia Soul EV Gen 1 Mini Cooper SE
Length 4140 mm 3858 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 1967 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1800 mm 1756 mm
Height 1593 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2570 mm 2526 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Kia Soul EV (2014-2017) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Kia Soul EV Gen 1 Mini Cooper SE
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 1492 kg 1600 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 281 l 200 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 891 l 800 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.4 3.6
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