2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Volvo V60
When comparing the 2020 Kia Soul's and the 2020 Volvo V60's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and interior volume. The 2020 Volvo V60 has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Kia Soul and 2020 Volvo V60 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Kia Soul's and the 2020 Volvo V60's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Kia Soul is a better car than the 2020 Volvo V60.
2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Volvo V60 Pricing
A used 2020 Kia Soul ranges from $14,705 to $22,588 while a used 2020 Volvo V60 is priced between $27,998 to $39,993.
2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Volvo V60 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Kia Soul loses 35.9 percent of its value and the 2020 Volvo V60 loses 55.1 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Kia Soul retains 19.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Volvo V60.
2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Volvo V60 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Soul is 8.1 out of 10 while the Volvo V60's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons and the Volvo V60 being ranked 3 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons.
2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Volvo V60 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10. For the Volvo V60 the reliability rating is 7.5 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 2020 Kia Soul’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the 2020 Volvo V60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 443 miles. The V60 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. This gives the 2020 Volvo V60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Kia Soul. The Soul uses regular unleaded, and the V60 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2020 Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 Volvo V60, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Volvo V60 has higher safety ratings than the 2020 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:
14705 - 22588
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359082
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
27998 - 39993
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.55061
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.093333 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Volvo V60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.233333 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Soul Rankings
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1 out of / 3Ranking
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2 out of / 5Ranking
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3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Volvo 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 / 12Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Kia Soul Trim Levels
EX, GT-Line, LX, S, X-Line
2020 Volvo V60 Trim Levels
T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.14 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 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):
25 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
358 / 443 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
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
24.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
120.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
22.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2802 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
165.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3785 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18