2023 Kia
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | 32 MPG | 27 - 29 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 41 MPG | 33 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 147 hp |
| Exterior Length | 160.0 in | 165.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 67.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.1 in
Rear 33.5 in |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 38.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 39.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Soul than the Kia Rio, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Kia Rio and the Kia Soul in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Rio as you will with the Kia Soul, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Kia Rio is clearly a better financial choice over the Kia Soul.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Rio is much slimmer than the Kia Soul, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Kia Rio is slightly shorter than the Kia Soul, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Kia Rio has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Soul, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Kia Rio has less horsepower than the Kia Soul, so it will probably be somewhat slower.
Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Kia Rio doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Soul.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia Rio and the Kia Soul.