2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring vs. 2012 Kia Soul
In comparing the 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring's and the 2012 Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, The 2012 Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring and 2012 Kia Soul have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring's and the 2012 Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Kia Soul is a better car than the 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring.
2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring vs. 2012 Kia Soul Pricing
A used 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring ranges from $4,988 to $13,724 while a used 2012 Kia Soul is priced between $4,919 to $13,563.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring and the 2012 Kia Soul makes 138 horsepower. The ELANTRA Touring is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 381 miles.This gives the 2012 Kia Soul the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2012 Kia Soul has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2012 Kia Soul has an average safety rating of 4.14 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4988 - 13724
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4919 - 13563
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359082
Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.093333 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Soul Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 5Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Trim Levels
GLS, SE
2012 Kia Soul Trim Levels
!, +, Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.14 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 30 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 381 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
125.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
23.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
126.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2937 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
176.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2615 lbs
Width:
70.3 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
162.2 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15