Kia Soul vs. Volvo V60 Cross Country
When comparing the Kia Soul's and the Volvo V60 Cross Country's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and interior volume. The Volvo V60 Cross Country has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul's and the Volvo V60 Cross Country's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul is a better car than the Volvo V60 Cross Country.
Kia Soul vs. Volvo V60 Cross Country Pricing
For a new model, the Kia Soul's price is between $21,389 and $28,001, with the Volvo V60 Cross Country priced between $51,030 and $61,004.
Kia Soul vs. Volvo V60 Cross Country Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Soul loses 35.9 percent of its value and the Volvo V60 Cross Country loses 54.2 percent of its value. This means the Kia Soul retains 18.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo V60 Cross Country.
Kia Soul vs. Volvo V60 Cross Country Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Soul is 8.1 out of 10 while the Volvo V60 Cross Country's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons and the Volvo V60 Cross Country being ranked 4 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons.
Kia Soul vs. Volvo V60 Cross Country Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10. For the Volvo V60 Cross Country the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Kia Soul a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo V60 Cross Country.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Soul’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Volvo V60 Cross Country base engine makes 247 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles. The V60 Cross Country is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles.This gives the Kia Soul the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo V60 Cross Country the advantage in maximum range. The Soul uses regular unleaded, and the V60 Cross Country uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo V60 Cross Country, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Volvo V60 Cross Country has higher safety ratings than the Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.14 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
21389 - 28001
Used Asking Price:
21360 - 27750
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359082
Pricing
New Asking Price:
51030 - 61004
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.54211
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.093333 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Volvo V60 Cross Country Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.166666 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Soul Rankings
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4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Volvo V60 Cross Country Rankings
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1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Soul Trim Levels
EX, GT-Line, LX, S
Volvo V60 Cross Country Trim Levels
B5 Plus, B5 Ultimate
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
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 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 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 493 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:
N/A
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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
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:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
22.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.5 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:
4082 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
59 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R18