2019 Kia Soul vs. 2019 Honda Fit

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Kia Soul and 2019 Honda Fit contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Kia Soul and the 2019 Honda Fit.

In comparing the 2019 Kia Soul's and the 2019 Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2019 Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2019 Kia Soul and 2019 Honda Fit have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Kia Soul's and the 2019 Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Fit is a better car than the 2019 Kia Soul.

Pricing: A used 2019 Kia Soul ranges from $9,802 to $18,299 while a used 2019 Honda Fit is priced between $13,444 to $21,996.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Kia Soul loses 37.1 percent of its value and the 2019 Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Honda Fit retains 17.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Kia Soul.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Soul is 8.0 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons and the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10. For the Honda Fit the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Soul.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2019 Kia Soul and the 2019 Honda Fit makes 130 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles.This gives the 2019 Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Kia Soul the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the 2019 Kia Soul has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2019 Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Honda Fit has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.13 out of 5 Stars.