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Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Soul

When comparing the Chevrolet Trax to the Kia Soul, the Chevrolet Trax has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Trax versus the Kia Soul, the Kia Soul is a better car than the Chevrolet Trax.

Chevrolet Trax versus Kia Soul Pricing

A used 2022 Chevrolet Trax ranges from $20,990 to $27,885 while a used 2023 Kia Soul is priced between $20,589 to $27,529. For a new model, the Chevrolet Trax's price is between $22,751 and $26,430, with the Kia Soul priced between $21,104 and $27,810.

Chevrolet Trax versus Kia Soul Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Trax is 7.8 out of 10 while the Kia Soul's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Trax being ranked 4 out of 18 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Chevrolet Trax’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Trax is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Trax has higher safety ratings than the Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.38 out of 5 Stars.

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2022 Chevrolet Trax

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$22,751 - $26,430

Used Asking Price:

$20,990 - $27,885

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

44.5%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$21,104 - $27,810

Used Asking Price:

$20,589 - $27,529

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

35.9%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

6.1 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.4 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

4 / 18
6 / 18
12 / 18
13 / 61

Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 18
24 / 61
29 / 61
33 / 61

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

36 / 61

iSeeCars Rankings

2 / 5
2 / 5

Wagons with Best Resale Value

2 / 5
4 / 5

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

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Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Wagon

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

LS, LT

Trim Levels

EX, GT-Line, LX, S

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

5 years / 60000 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 / 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):

4.38 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

155 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

177 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not applicable

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

24 / 32 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

336 / 448 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

28 / 33 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

400 / 472 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.8 inches

Cargo Space:

18.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

48.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3124 lbs

Width:

69.9 inches

Height:

64.9 inches

Length:

167.6 inches

Wheelbase:

100.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.2 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2888 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

63 inches

Length:

165.2 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

Tire Size:

P205/70R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/60R16