Kia K5 vs MINI Cooper
Overview | |
Years produced1978 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$27,400 | MSRP$25,590 |
Average price$21,475 | Average price |
Listings559 | Listings33 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryYou either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighbourhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colours. Our test drive was with a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | |
Reviews SummaryIf you can overlook the real-world fuel economy and unimpressive crash-test ratings, then a 2024 Kia K5 is a steal of an automobile. (Don’t worry, it has an engine immobilizer system to prevent theft.) In Canada, it comes in LX, EX, GT-Line, and GT trim levels. Turbocharging is standard, and all-wheel drive is standard in Canada on every trim except the performance-oriented GT. The latter is a rare offering in this segment, and south of luxury brands it’s one matched only by the Nissan Altima. Verdict: It’s a shame Kia doesn’t offer the K5 with a hybrid powertrain, and its performance in new, tougher-to-pass crash tests is worrisome. But there is no doubt the 2024 Kia K5 is a stylish, comfortable, enjoyable, and technologically advanced midsize car. And the price is undeniably nice. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3148 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length152.2 in | Length193.1 in |
Width75.9 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload694 lbs | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1978 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $27,400 | $25,590 |
Average price | $21,475 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | You either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighbourhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colours. Our test drive was with a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | If you can overlook the real-world fuel economy and unimpressive crash-test ratings, then a 2024 Kia K5 is a steal of an automobile. (Don’t worry, it has an engine immobilizer system to prevent theft.) In Canada, it comes in LX, EX, GT-Line, and GT trim levels. Turbocharging is standard, and all-wheel drive is standard in Canada on every trim except the performance-oriented GT. The latter is a rare offering in this segment, and south of luxury brands it’s one matched only by the Nissan Altima. Verdict: It’s a shame Kia doesn’t offer the K5 with a hybrid powertrain, and its performance in new, tougher-to-pass crash tests is worrisome. But there is no doubt the 2024 Kia K5 is a stylish, comfortable, enjoyable, and technologically advanced midsize car. And the price is undeniably nice. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3148 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 152.2 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 694 lbs | 1206 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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