Kia Soul vs. Toyota Yaris

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Soul and Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris.

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Kia Soul ranges from $12,894 to $20,235 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris is priced between $12,804 to $20,726.

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 Toyota Yaris loses 24.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 12.9 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 Toyota Yaris' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 3 Best Wagons and the Toyota Yaris being ranked 13 out of 37 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10. For the Toyota Yaris the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 443 miles. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Toyota Yaris the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Soul. 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 Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Yaris has higher safety ratings than the Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.13 out of 5 Stars.