Kia Soul vs. Porsche Panamera
When comparing the Kia Soul's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Porsche Panamera has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul is a better car than the Porsche Panamera.
Kia Soul vs. Porsche Panamera Pricing
For a new model, the Kia Soul's price is between $21,389 and $28,001, with the Porsche Panamera priced between $122,465 and $198,423.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Soul’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Porsche Panamera base engine makes 325 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles. The Panamera is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles.This gives the Kia Soul the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Porsche Panamera the advantage in maximum range. The Soul uses regular unleaded, and the Panamera uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Kia Soul has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Kia Soul has an average safety rating of 4.14 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
21389 - 28001
Used Asking Price:
21360 - 27750
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359082
Pricing
New Asking Price:
122465 - 198423
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.093333 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Soul Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
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2 out of / 5Ranking
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3 out of / 5Ranking
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4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
11 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Kia Soul Trim Levels
EX, GT-Line, LX, S
Porsche Panamera 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 / 50000 miles
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):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
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:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
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:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
18.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
49 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.3 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:
4403 lbs
Width:
85.3 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R19