Kia Soul EV vs. Hyundai KONA Electric

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Soul EV and Hyundai KONA Electric 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 EV and the Hyundai KONA Electric.

When we compare the Kia Soul EV's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul EV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul EV's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2019 Kia Soul EV ranges from $12,938 to $23,393 while a used 2019 Hyundai KONA Electric is priced between $15,458 to $24,967.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Soul EV loses 49.9 percent of its value and the Hyundai KONA Electric loses 48.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai KONA Electric retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Soul EV.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Soul EV’s base engine makes 109 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA Electric base engine makes 201 horsepower. The Soul EV is rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 111 miles. The KONA Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 258 miles. This gives the Hyundai KONA Electric the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Soul EV. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Soul EV is 33 hours (120V), while the charge time for the KONA Electric is 9.5 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Soul EV has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space. The Kia Soul EV and Hyundai KONA Electric are comparable in regards to front head room, and front shoulder room.