Kia Soul vs. BMW 3 Series
When comparing the Kia Soul's and the BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Kia Soul and BMW 3 Series have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul's and the BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Kia Soul vs. BMW 3 Series Pricing
A used 2019 Kia Soul ranges from $11,958 to $19,998 while a used 2019 BMW 3 Series is priced between $26,200 to $41,754.
Kia Soul vs. BMW 3 Series Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Soul loses 35.9 percent of its value and the BMW 3 Series loses 49.9 percent of its value. This means the Kia Soul retains 14 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 3 Series.
Kia Soul vs. BMW 3 Series Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Soul is 8.1 out of 10 while the BMW 3 Series' quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons and the BMW 3 Series being ranked 2 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons.
Kia Soul vs. BMW 3 Series Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10. For the BMW 3 Series the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the BMW 3 Series a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Soul.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Soul’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the BMW 3 Series base engine makes 248 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles. The 3 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. This gives the BMW 3 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Soul. The Soul uses regular unleaded, and the 3 Series uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The BMW 3 Series, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the BMW 3 Series has higher safety ratings than the Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.14 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
11958 - 19998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359082
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
26200 - 41754
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.498895
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.093333 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
BMW 3 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.672286 / 10
Reliability:
8.016859 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Soul Rankings
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4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5BMW 3 Series Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Soul Trim Levels
!, +, Base
BMW 3 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.14 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
118 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 30 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
341 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
24.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
125.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
27.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
124.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2884 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
63.5 inches
Length:
163 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3867 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.8 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17