Honda HR-V vs. Kia Soul
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda HR-V 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 HR-V and the Kia Soul.
When we compare the Honda HR-V's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Honda HR-V's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V is a better car than the Kia Soul.
Pricing: A used 2026 Honda HR-V ranges from $26,788 to $34,128 while a used 2025 Kia Soul is priced between $18,529 to $25,990. For a new model, the Honda HR-V's price is between $27,595 and $33,400, with the Kia Soul priced between $20,878 and $27,067.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda HR-V loses 33.9 percent of its value and the Kia Soul loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the Honda HR-V retains 7.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Soul.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda HR-V’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 147 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda HR-V, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda HR-V has higher safety ratings than the Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$27,595 - $33,400
Starting MSRP:
$26,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$27,500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,600 - $38,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$20,878 - $27,067
Starting MSRP:
$20,490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$24,145
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,190 - $33,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,386
Price Range:
$26,788 - $34,128
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$32,681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$28,663 - $44,719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,997
Price Range:
$18,529 - $25,990
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$29,074
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$19,544 - $41,274
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$9,018
Depreciation %:
34.4%
Resale Value $:
$17,182
Residual Value %:
65.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
42.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
34.2% - 47.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$8,649
Depreciation %:
42.2%
Resale Value $:
$11,841
Residual Value %:
57.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)
40.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
38.1% - 42.2%
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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 Honda HR-V
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Soul
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
10.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
8.1 - 15.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.6 - 3.8
Honda HR-V Rankings
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5 out of / 66Ranking
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12 out of / 54Ranking
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17 out of / 66Ranking
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57 out of / 66Kia Soul Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 3Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport
Kia Soul 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:
3 years / 36000 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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 yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
27 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
386 / 472 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 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 applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
120.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3159 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 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:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Nordic Forest Pearl
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Fusion Black
Gray
Gravity Gray / Steel Gray
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snow White Pearl
Orange
Mars Orange
Red
Inferno Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
