Kia Soul EV vs Kia Sportage Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$33,950 | MSRP$27,490 |
Average price | Average price$31,141 |
Listings96 | Listings2241 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Kia Sportage is the automaker’s longest-running nameplate in the United States. It started out as a no-frills off-roader, but today the Sportage competes in the red-hot small crossover SUV segment against big names like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4, as well as the Hyundai Tucson from Kia’s parent brand. All of those nameplates have added hybrid variants recently, so Kia followed suit as part of a 2023-model-year redesign. The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid will be offered alongside non-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the new Sportage, which represents the nameplate’s fifth generation. The hybrid model is part of an effort to create more space between the Sportage and the smaller Kia Seltos, which also brought increased interior space, more tech, and radical exterior styling. The Sportage Hybrid arrives at dealerships later this year in base LX, midlevel EX, and range-topping SX-Prestige trim levels (we drove SX-Prestige for this review). Note that this isn’t the same lineup as the non-hybrid Sportage, which gets SX, X-Line, and rugged X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige trim levels as well. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine109 hp Electric | Engine1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower109 hp @ 2730 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity30 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City124 | MPG City42 |
MPG Highway93 | MPG Highway44 |
Battery Charge Time (120V)33 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)6 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name109 hp Electric | Engine Name1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower109 hp @ 2730 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V)33 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)6 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity30 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City124 | MPG City42 |
MPG Highway93 | MPG Highway44 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space39.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3289 lbs | Curb Weight3532 lbs |
Height63.0 in | Height65.4 in |
Length163.0 in | Length183.5 in |
Width70.9 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase101.2 in | Wheelbase108.5 in |
Maximum Payload1032 lbs | Maximum Payload1219 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,950 | $27,490 |
Average price | $31,141 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 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. | The Kia Sportage is the automaker’s longest-running nameplate in the United States. It started out as a no-frills off-roader, but today the Sportage competes in the red-hot small crossover SUV segment against big names like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4, as well as the Hyundai Tucson from Kia’s parent brand. All of those nameplates have added hybrid variants recently, so Kia followed suit as part of a 2023-model-year redesign. The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid will be offered alongside non-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the new Sportage, which represents the nameplate’s fifth generation. The hybrid model is part of an effort to create more space between the Sportage and the smaller Kia Seltos, which also brought increased interior space, more tech, and radical exterior styling. The Sportage Hybrid arrives at dealerships later this year in base LX, midlevel EX, and range-topping SX-Prestige trim levels (we drove SX-Prestige for this review). Note that this isn’t the same lineup as the non-hybrid Sportage, which gets SX, X-Line, and rugged X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige trim levels as well. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 109 hp Electric | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 109 hp @ 2730 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 30 kWh | 1.5 kWh |
MPG City | 124 | 42 |
MPG Highway | 93 | 44 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 33 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 109 hp Electric | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | 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 | 1.5 kWh |
MPG City | 124 | 42 |
MPG Highway | 93 | 44 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 39.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3289 lbs | 3532 lbs |
Height | 63.0 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 108.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1032 lbs | 1219 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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