Kia Soul vs. Nissan JUKE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Soul and Nissan JUKE 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 Nissan JUKE.
In comparing the Kia Soul's and the Nissan JUKE'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, and interior volume. The Nissan JUKE has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul's and the Nissan JUKE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Kia Soul ranges from $7,987 to $16,767 while a used 2017 Nissan JUKE is priced between $9,797 to $18,650.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Soul’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Nissan JUKE base engine makes 188 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles. The JUKE is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the Nissan JUKE the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Soul the advantage in maximum range. The Soul uses regular unleaded, and the JUKE uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Soul has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan JUKE has the advantage in the areas of front head room and 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,851
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,995 - $26,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,315
Price Range:
$7,987 - $16,767
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$13,123
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,379 - $22,885
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
357
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89,631
# Good or Great Deals:
139
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,154
Price Range:
$9,797 - $18,650
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$12,850 - $18,325
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
36
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,999
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Nissan JUKE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Soul
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.9 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan JUKE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.5 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.1
Kia Soul Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
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4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Nissan JUKE Rankings
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Soul Trim Levels
!, +, Base
Nissan JUKE Trim Levels
NISMO, NISMO RS, S, SL, SV
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.13 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
118 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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:
1.6 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):
28 / 32 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.4 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
35.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
97.2 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:
2981 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
61.8 inches
Length:
162.4 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Green
Alien II
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Bordeaux Black / Super Black
Green
Not available
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Pearl White
Blue
Cosmic Blue
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Cayenne Red / Red Alert
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
