Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Spark

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Soul and Chevrolet Spark 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 Kia Soul and the Chevrolet Spark.

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

Pricing: A used 2022 Kia Soul ranges from $14,999 to $22,919 while a used 2022 Chevrolet Spark is priced between $13,696 to $19,964.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Soul loses 37.1 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Spark loses 30.6 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 6.5 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 Kia Soul is 8.0 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Spark's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons and the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 30 out of 43 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Spark the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Kia Soul a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Spark.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Soul’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Spark base engine makes 98 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark 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 head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

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