Kia Soul EV vs. Kia Niro EV

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Soul EV and Kia Niro EV 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 Kia Niro EV.

When we compare the Kia Soul EV's and the Kia Niro EV'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, resale value and interior volume. The Kia Niro EV has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul EV's and the Kia Niro EV's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul EV is a better car than the Kia Niro EV.

Pricing: A used 2019 Kia Soul EV ranges from $12,938 to $23,393 while a used 2019 Kia Niro EV is priced between $16,420 to $25,855.

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 Kia Niro EV loses 50 percent of its value. This means the Kia Soul EV retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Niro EV.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Soul EV’s base engine makes 109 horsepower, and the Kia Niro EV 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 Niro EV is rated to deliver an average of 123 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 239 miles.This gives the Kia Soul EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Niro EV the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Soul EV is 33 hours (120V), while the charge time for the Niro EV is 59 hours (120V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Soul EV, a electric subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Kia Niro EV, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Kia Soul EV and Kia Niro EV are comparable in regards to rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Niro EV has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.