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Kia Soul vs. Nissan Rogue

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Soul and Nissan Rogue 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 Rogue.

When we compare the Kia Soul's and the Nissan Rogue's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The Nissan Rogue has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul's and the Nissan Rogue's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Rogue is a better car than the Kia Soul.

Pricing: For a new model, the Kia Soul's price is between $20,878 and $27,067, with the Nissan Rogue priced between $30,905 and $43,370.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Soul loses 41.8 percent of its value and the Nissan Rogue loses 48.6 percent of its value. This means the Kia Soul retains 6.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Rogue.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Rogue's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 3 Best Wagons and the Nissan Rogue being ranked 11 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.4 out of 10. For the Nissan Rogue the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Rogue 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 147 horsepower, and the Nissan Rogue base engine makes 201 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Rogue, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, 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 rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Nissan Rogue has higher safety ratings than the Kia Soul, with an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

20878 - 27067

Starting MSRP:

20490

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

24145

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

17190 - 33950

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

30905 - 43370

Starting MSRP:

28790

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

29401

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

24635 - 34995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

21997

Price Range:

18529 - 25990

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

29074

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

19544 - 41274

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

33932

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

31731 - 35755

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

8649

Depreciation %:

0.42209893

Resale Value $:

11841

Residual Value %:

0.57790107

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

0.40897695

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

0.38131184 - 0.42209893

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

14164

Depreciation %:

0.49197937

Resale Value $:

14626

Residual Value %:

0.50802063

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

0.45209006

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.32910269 - 0.51594441

Kia Soul Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Nissan Rogue Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

7.4 / 10



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:

0.046

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Rogue

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.3

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.6 - 15.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.12



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.957570009633938

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.6 - 3.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Kia Soul Rankings

Most Affordable Wagons

1 / 3

Wagons with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 3

Wagons with the Most Legroom

1 / 3

Best Wagons

2 / 3

Best Wagons for Tall People

2 / 3

Most Reliable Wagons

2 / 3

Safest Wagons

2 / 3

Wagons with Best Resale Value

2 / 3

Best Wagons Under $25k

2 / 2

Most Reliable Wagons Under $25k

2 / 2

Most Comfortable Wagons

3 / 3

Wagons with the Most Horsepower

3 / 3

Nissan Rogue Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

3 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

4 / 18

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

5 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

6 / 18

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

8 / 13

Most Reliable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

10 / 20

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

10 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

11 / 56

Best Off-road Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

12 / 20

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

16 / 56

Best Small SUVs for Towing

16 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

37 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

42 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

47 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

48 / 67

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

Nissan Rogue Trim Levels

Platinum, Rock Creek, 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 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 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):

4.46 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 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:

201 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

225 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.058 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

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:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

3

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

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

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

Internet Radio:

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:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

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:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

Available

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:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

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:

120.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

31.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

74.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

137 cubic feet

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:

3477 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

66.5 inches

Length:

183 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.2 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:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Fusion Black

Gray

Gravity Gray / Steel Gray

Orange

Mars Orange

Red

Inferno Red

White

Snow White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Gray

Gun Metallic

Orange

Not available

Red

Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

White

Glacier White

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray/Black

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

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