Chrysler PT Cruiser vs Kia Soul
Overview | |
MSRP$18,275 | MSRP$19,890 |
Average price$5,065 | Average price$13,766 |
Listings267 | Listings9201 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 150 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower150 hp @ 5100 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower150 hp @ 5100 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.6 cu ft | Cargo Space24.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3222 lbs | Curb Weight2888 lbs |
Height63.0 in | Height63.0 in |
Length168.9 in | Length165.2 in |
Width67.1 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase103.0 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1135 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,275 | $19,890 |
Average price | $5,065 | $13,766 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 150 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5100 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 150 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5100 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.6 cu ft | 24.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3222 lbs | 2888 lbs |
Height | 63.0 in | 63.0 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 165.2 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1135 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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