Honda Fit vs. Kia Soul

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit and the Kia Soul.

In comparing the Honda Fit's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Kia Soul.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $15,966 to $22,996 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 Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value and the Kia Soul loses 37.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 17.2 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 Honda Fit is 9.2 out of 10 while the Kia Soul's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 2 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 Honda Fit is 8.4 out of 10. For the Kia Soul the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Soul.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 443 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Soul the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Kia Soul has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear leg room.

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