2025 Kia EV6 vs 2025 MINI Cooper
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 90.1 to 66.3, on fuel & range, performance. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety.
2025 Kia EV6
The 2025 Kia EV6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV6 Long Range RWD, is EPA…
2025 MINI Cooper
The 2025 MINI Cooper is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The EPA did not publish a separate 2025 certification; fuel…
2025 Kia EV6
Clear winThe Kia EV6 wins clearly, 90.1 to 66.3, on fuel & range, performance. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Kia EV6overall 90.1 | 2025 MINI Cooperoverall 66.3 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 26.3 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 77.8 | 81.3 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 96.4 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 90.1 | 66.3 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for MINI Cooper
Kia EV6: base trim Light RWD · MINI Cooper: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Kia EV6 wins
- It costs $1,900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,550).
- It is rated 115 combined against 32 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 75).
Where the 2025 MINI Cooper answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 53 filed with NHTSA).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
37 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $42,900 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 167 hp | — |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 128 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 115 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 103 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 10.65:1 | — |
| Transmission type | Gear Reduction Unit | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — |
| Overall height | 60.8 in | — |
| Overall length | 185 in | — |
| Overall width | 74 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.7 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 39 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,132 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,115 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with inclined strut bearing and Single Lower Arm | — |
| Rear suspension type | 5 Multi-link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-Mounted Electric Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
113 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion-type with sensor) - Junction Turning | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist System (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | std | — |
| Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | std | — |
| Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | — |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | std | — |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based | std | — |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line | std | — |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | std | — |
| 12.3-inch navigation display unit with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, with integrated Modem (AVN 5.0 with TMU) | std | — |
| Front and rear door speakers (x4) | std | — |
| Front tweeter (x2) | std | — |
| Shark fin antenna | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | std | — |
| Wireless phone charger | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic | std | — |
| Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) | std | — |
| Vehicle to load (V2L) connector | opt | — |
| Central door locks | std | — |
| Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog | std | — |
| Front and rear air conditioning vents | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats (3-levels) | std | — |
| 2nd row reclining | std | — |
| Combination recycled fabric / SynTex seat material | std | — |
| Front and rear adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Manual passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining | std | — |
| 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) | std | — |
Interior23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror | std | — |
| 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster | std | — |
| Artificial leather steering wheel | std | — |
| Cloth trim roof | std | — |
| Coat hook (x1) | std | — |
| Door courtesy reflector | std | — |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | std | — |
| Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) | std | — |
| Front passenger seat back pocket | std | — |
| Glove box with illumination | std | — |
| LED center room lamp | std | — |
| LED map lamp | std | — |
| LED puddle lamps | std | — |
| Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles | std | — |
| Plastic scuff plates | std | — |
| Recycled fabric crashpad | std | — |
| Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| Carpeted floor mats | opt | — |
| LED rear cargo light | std | — |
| Trip computer | std | — |
| Carpet flooring | std | — |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | std | — |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Full Projection LED headlamps | std | — |
| Power folding outside mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps | std | — |
| 19-inch Alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic film windshield | std | — |
| Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles | std | — |
| Black-painted wheel arches | std | — |
| Body-color outside door handles | std | — |
| Heated (Defroster) tailgate | std | — |
| High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) | std | — |
| High-Gloss black lower fascia bumper | std | — |
| High-gloss black outside mirrors | std | — |
| High-gloss black side sills | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | — |
| Power adjustable heated outside mirrors | std | — |
| Rear (left) charge port door | std | — |
| Rear LED combination lamps | std | — |
| Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) | std | — |
| Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Auto Light Control headlights | std | — |
| Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop lamp | std | — |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| 125 kW Electric Motor Output | std | — |
| 63.0 kWh Battery | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Comfort, Sport and Snow modes | std | — |
| In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) | opt | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire gear selector | std | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Front Selective Damping Control Valve and Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) shock absorber | std | — |
| McPherson Strut Single Lower Arm Type front suspension | std | — |
| Multi-link rear suspension | std | — |
| Rear Selective Damping Control Valve shock absorber | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo cover | opt | — |
| Cargo power outlet | std | — |
| Hidden storage tray in cargo area | std | — |
| Luggage board | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia EV6
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
MINI Cooper
Top recalls
- high Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 26V422000 · 428 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V616000 · 1,571 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24V697000 · 309 vehicles
- high Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia EV6Light RWD | MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,900 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $42,900 – $63,800 8 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | EV6 Standard Range RWD | Cooper C 4 Door |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $2,550 |
| EV range | 237 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Kia EV6 or the 2025 MINI Cooper?
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 90.1 to 66.3, on fuel & range, performance. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia EV6 scores 90.1 and the 2025 MINI Cooper 66.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Kia EV6 or the 2025 MINI Cooper?
2025 Kia EV6: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2025 MINI Cooper: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Kia EV6 and the 2025 MINI Cooper?
Where the 2025 Kia EV6 wins: it costs $1,900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,550), is rated 115 combined against 32 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 75). Where the 2025 MINI Cooper answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 53 filed with NHTSA).