FIAT 500L vs. Kia Soul

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 FIAT 500L ranges from $13,999 to $20,697 while a used 2020 Kia Soul is priced between $12,894 to $20,235.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the FIAT 500L loses 37.7 percent of its value and the Kia Soul loses 37.1 percent of its value. This means the Kia Soul retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the FIAT 500L.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the FIAT 500L is 7.6 out of 10 while the Kia Soul's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the FIAT 500L being ranked 34 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 500L is 7.0 out of 10. For the Kia Soul the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Kia Soul a slight advantage in reliability compared to the FIAT 500L.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500L’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 147 horsepower. The 500L is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 443 miles. This gives the Kia Soul the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the FIAT 500L. The 500L uses premium unleaded, and the Soul uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The FIAT 500L, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, and front shoulder room. The Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Soul has an average safety rating of 4.13 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.