2016 Volvo V60 vs. 2016 Kia Soul
In comparing the 2016 Volvo V60's and the 2016 Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Volvo V60 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2016 Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and resale value. The 2016 Volvo V60 and 2016 Kia Soul have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Volvo V60's and the 2016 Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2016 Volvo V60 vs. 2016 Kia Soul Pricing
A used 2016 Volvo V60 ranges from $11,015 to $24,909 while a used 2016 Kia Soul is priced between $7,998 to $17,147.
2016 Volvo V60 vs. 2016 Kia Soul Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2016 Volvo V60 loses 55.1 percent of its value and the 2016 Kia Soul loses 35.9 percent of its value. This means the 2016 Kia Soul retains 19.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2016 Volvo V60.
2016 Volvo V60 vs. 2016 Kia Soul Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo V60 is 8.2 out of 10 while the Kia Soul's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Volvo V60 being ranked 3 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons and the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons.
2016 Volvo V60 vs. 2016 Kia Soul Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo V60 is 7.5 out of 10. For the Kia Soul the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Kia Soul a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo V60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2016 Volvo V60’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the 2016 Kia Soul base engine makes 130 horsepower. The V60 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 659 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles. This gives the 2016 Volvo V60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 Kia Soul. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2016 Volvo V60 and 2016 Kia Soul are comparable in regards to interior volume
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2016 Volvo V60 has higher safety ratings than the 2016 Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.14 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
11015 - 24909
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.55061
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
7998 - 17147
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359082
Volvo V60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.233333 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.093333 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Volvo V60 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Kia Soul Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Volvo V60 Trim Levels
T5, T5 Drive-E, T5 Drive-E Platinum, T5 Drive-E Premier, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6 Drive-E R-Design, T6 Drive-E R-Design Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum
2016 Kia Soul Trim Levels
!, +, Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
240 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
118 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 37 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
445 / 659 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):
24 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
341 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
28 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
43.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
121.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
24.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
121.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2714 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
163 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16