2019 Kia Soul vs. 2019 Hyundai KONA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Kia Soul and 2019 Hyundai KONA 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 Hyundai KONA.
When we compare the 2019 Kia Soul's and the 2019 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and interior volume. The 2019 Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Kia Soul's and the 2019 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Hyundai KONA 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 Hyundai KONA is priced between $13,500 to $22,000.
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 Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Hyundai KONA retains 3 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 Hyundai KONA's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons and the Hyundai KONA being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10. For the Hyundai KONA the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Kia Soul an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai KONA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Kia Soul’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the 2019 Hyundai KONA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the 2019 Hyundai KONA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Kia Soul. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Hyundai KONA, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The 2019 Kia Soul and 2019 Hyundai KONA are comparable in regards to front head room, and front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Hyundai KONA 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,553
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,460 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,640 - $26,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,105
Price Range:
$9,802 - $18,299
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,389
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,778 - $30,722
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
355
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,600
# Good or Great Deals:
149
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,766
Price Range:
$13,500 - $22,000
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,534
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,761 - $22,193
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
293
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
65,600
# Good or Great Deals:
125
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Kia Soul
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Hyundai KONA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.8 - 9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 13.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 19.5
Kia Soul Rankings
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5 out of / 5Hyundai KONA Rankings
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55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Kia Soul Trim Levels
!, +, Base
2019 Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Iron Man, Limited, SE, SEL, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.13 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
118 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
341 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
27 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
125.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
45.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
113.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2884 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
63.5 inches
Length:
163 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2890 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
164 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Green
Alien II
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Green
Not available
Silver
Sonic Silver
White
Chalk White
Blue
Surf Blue
Gray
Thunder Gray
Orange
Sunset Orange
Red
Pulse Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
