Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 MINI Cooper SE has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.7 seconds, compared with 7.4 seconds for 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD. 2025 MINI Cooper SE has the higher listed output at 218 hp; 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 14 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 MINI Cooper SE at 330 Nm and 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD at 283 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD carries the longer listed range at 440 km, against 402 km for 2025 MINI Cooper SE. 2025 MINI Cooper SE has the lower recorded consumption at 13.5 kWh/100km; 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is listed at 14.7 kWh/100km. 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 101 kW, compared with 95 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 435 litres versus 200 litres, a difference of 235 litres. 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is 568 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.