Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Tracker
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Soul and Chevrolet Tracker 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 Tracker.
When we compare the Kia Soul's and the Chevrolet Tracker's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Tracker has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul's and the Chevrolet Tracker's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tracker is a better car than the Kia Soul.
Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Soul ranges from $19,595 to $26,888 while a used 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is priced between $2,995 to $10,907.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Soul’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Tracker base engine makes 165 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles. The Tracker is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 320 miles. This gives the Kia Soul the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Tracker. The Soul uses regular unleaded, and the Tracker uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Soul and Chevrolet Tracker are comparable in regards to front head 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$20,731 - $27,552
Starting MSRP:
$20,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$25,089
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,390 - $35,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,465
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,832
Price Range:
$19,595 - $26,888
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$29,562
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$18,098 - $38,830
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
808
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,466
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,640
Price Range:
$2,995 - $10,907
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
134,852
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Chevrolet Tracker Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Soul
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
11.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
9.5 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tracker
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8 - 3.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Kia Soul Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
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3 out of / 5Ranking
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4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Chevrolet Tracker Rankings
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Soul Trim Levels
EX, GT-Line, LX, S
Chevrolet Tracker Trim Levels
Base, LT, ZR2
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.13 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
165 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
272 / 320 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
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:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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 yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
121.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2866 lbs
Width:
67.3 inches
Height:
65.6 inches
Length:
162.6 inches
Wheelbase:
97.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/70R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Fusion Black
Gray
Gravity Gray / Steel Gray
Orange
Mars Orange
Red
Inferno Red
White
Snow White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Wildfire Red
White
White
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic
Green
Dark Green Metallic
Silver
Silverleaf Metallic
Yellow
Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Medium Gray
