Kia Soul vs Kia Soul EV
Overview | |
MSRP$19,890 | MSRP$33,950 |
Average price$13,733 | Average price |
Listings9274 | Listings98 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Kia Soul demonstrates that good ideas mean nothing without good execution. Launched for the 2010 model year, the Soul instantly drew attention with its distinctive boxy styling, but unlike the similarly-styled Honda Element and Scion xB, the Soul has managed to stick around. That’s because the Soul has style and substance in equal measure. It’s both a practical car and a good value, just one that happens to be more interesting to look at than most other vehicles sharing those traits. Now in its third generation, the Soul is an excellent compromise between car and crossover, boasting the tidy proportions of the former and the upright driving position of the latter. So it makes sense to cross-shop it against both small hatchbacks and the gaggle of tiny crossovers that have hit the market since the Soul first appeared. The current-generation Kia Soul was introduced for the 2020 model year and gets a number of notable updates for 2023, including more standard driver-assist features, small styling tweaks, and a revised lineup of trim levels including base LX, S, EX, and GT-Line models; the X-Line and Turbo variants have been discontinued. We drove a Kia Soul GT-Line for this review. | |
Reviews SummaryKia estimates the 2019 Soul EV will provide up to 111 miles of driving range on a single charge. By modern standards, that is not an impressive number. But the Soul EV is reasonably priced and well equipped, and when you need maximum cargo space or room for some furry friends, its cube-shaped design sure comes in handy. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine109 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 2730 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity30 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City124 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway93 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)33 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)6 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name109 hp Electric |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 2730 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)33 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)6 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity30 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City124 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway93 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.2 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2888 lbs | Curb Weight3289 lbs |
Height63.0 in | Height63.0 in |
Length165.2 in | Length163.0 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase102.4 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Maximum Payload1135 lbs | Maximum Payload1032 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,890 | $33,950 |
Average price | $13,733 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Kia Soul demonstrates that good ideas mean nothing without good execution. Launched for the 2010 model year, the Soul instantly drew attention with its distinctive boxy styling, but unlike the similarly-styled Honda Element and Scion xB, the Soul has managed to stick around. That’s because the Soul has style and substance in equal measure. It’s both a practical car and a good value, just one that happens to be more interesting to look at than most other vehicles sharing those traits. Now in its third generation, the Soul is an excellent compromise between car and crossover, boasting the tidy proportions of the former and the upright driving position of the latter. So it makes sense to cross-shop it against both small hatchbacks and the gaggle of tiny crossovers that have hit the market since the Soul first appeared. The current-generation Kia Soul was introduced for the 2020 model year and gets a number of notable updates for 2023, including more standard driver-assist features, small styling tweaks, and a revised lineup of trim levels including base LX, S, EX, and GT-Line models; the X-Line and Turbo variants have been discontinued. We drove a Kia Soul GT-Line for this review. | Kia estimates the 2019 Soul EV will provide up to 111 miles of driving range on a single charge. By modern standards, that is not an impressive number. But the Soul EV is reasonably priced and well equipped, and when you need maximum cargo space or room for some furry friends, its cube-shaped design sure comes in handy. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 109 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 109 hp @ 2730 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 30 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 124 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 93 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 33 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 109 hp Electric |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 109 hp @ 2730 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 33 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 30 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 124 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 93 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.2 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2888 lbs | 3289 lbs |
Height | 63.0 in | 63.0 in |
Length | 165.2 in | 163.0 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1135 lbs | 1032 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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