Kia Soul vs Nissan Versa Note
Overview | |
MSRP$19,890 | MSRP$14,180 |
Average price$13,751 | Average price$8,521 |
Listings9201 | Listings575 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.5 out of 10 |
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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 SummaryWith nearly 10,000 Versas sold in the U.S. every month for the past half-decade, you’ve likely seen a few on the road. More likely, you’ve passed them. In order to infuse some hatchback heat into the brand, Nissan took its very successful Note from Asian markets and added the Versa name for U.S. shores. For 2015 it offers two new trims, the SR and SL, which add some sport pretensions and tech chops to the compact crossover. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.2 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2888 lbs | Curb Weight2414 lbs |
Height63.0 in | Height60.5 in |
Length165.2 in | Length163.0 in |
Width70.9 in | Width66.7 in |
Wheelbase102.4 in | Wheelbase102.4 in |
Maximum Payload1135 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,890 | $14,180 |
Average price | $13,751 | $8,521 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 5.5 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. | With nearly 10,000 Versas sold in the U.S. every month for the past half-decade, you’ve likely seen a few on the road. More likely, you’ve passed them. In order to infuse some hatchback heat into the brand, Nissan took its very successful Note from Asian markets and added the Versa name for U.S. shores. For 2015 it offers two new trims, the SR and SL, which add some sport pretensions and tech chops to the compact crossover. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.6L 109 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 107 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 109 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.2 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2888 lbs | 2414 lbs |
Height | 63.0 in | 60.5 in |
Length | 165.2 in | 163.0 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in |
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1135 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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