FIAT 500 vs. Kia Soul

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500 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 FIAT 500 and the Kia Soul.

When comparing the FIAT 500's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and 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 interior volume. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500 is a better car than the Kia Soul.

Pricing: A used 2019 FIAT 500 ranges from $12,190 to $20,758 while a used 2019 Kia Soul is priced between $9,802 to $18,299.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the FIAT 500 loses 28.9 percent of its value and the Kia Soul loses 37.1 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500 retains 8.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Soul.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the FIAT 500 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Kia Soul's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the FIAT 500 being ranked 25 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the FIAT 500 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Kia Soul the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the FIAT 500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Soul.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500’s base engine makes 135 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 130 horsepower. The 500 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles.This gives the FIAT 500 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Soul the advantage in maximum range. The 500 uses premium unleaded, and the Soul uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Soul 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 cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Soul has higher safety ratings than the FIAT 500, with an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.