Audi A4 vs. Kia Soul
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A4 and Kia Soul 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 Audi A4 and the Kia Soul.
In comparing the Audi A4's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Audi A4's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul is a better car than the Audi A4.
Pricing: A used 2012 Audi A4 ranges from $5,987 to $12,990 while a used 2012 Kia Soul is priced between $3,470 to $9,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A4’s base engine makes 211 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 138 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 381 miles.This gives the Kia Soul the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi A4 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Soul has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Soul has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
14312
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
10990 - 19500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8877
Price Range:
5987 - 12990
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
49
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
115003
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6483
Price Range:
3470 - 9995
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
6487
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
5475 - 9133
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
100
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
134676
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Audi A4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Soul
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1135998067409634
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1879677575165344
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3 - 16.7
Audi A4 Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Soul Rankings
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3 out of / 3Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A4 Trim Levels
2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T Prestige, 2.0T quattro Avant Premium, 2.0T quattro Avant Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Avant Prestige, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
211 hp @ 4300 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
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:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 490 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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
28 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
118 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 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
185.2 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Phantom Black Pearl Effect
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Gray
Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Brilliant Red
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Beige
Dune
Green
Alien
Interior Colors
Beige
Cardamom Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
