Kia vs. Scion
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Kia and Scion contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Kia and Scion cars.
When comparing the Kia brand to the Scion brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and variety of models offered. Scion has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and horsepower.
Kia versus Scion: Pricing and Value: Scion has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons.
Kia versus Scion: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Scion vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Kia versus Scion: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Scion offers
Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Scion offers .
Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Scion offers .
New Car Pricing
Kia Forte Koup
Not Yet Available
Kia Soul
$20,731 - $27,552
Kia Soul
$20,731 - $27,552
Kia Forte
$20,394 - $27,514
New Car Pricing
Scion tC (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Scion xB
Not Yet Available
Scion xD
Not Yet Available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Kia Forte Koup
$7,974 - $16,614
Kia Soul
$19,595 - $26,888
Kia Soul
$19,595 - $26,888
Kia Forte
$19,899 - $26,527
Used Car Pricing
Scion tC (coupe)
$9,477 - $17,997
Scion xB
$6,995 - $16,995
Scion xD
$6,630 - $15,267
Scion tC (coupe)
$9,477 - $17,997
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Kia Forte Koup
Not Yet Available
Kia Soul
37.1%
Kia Soul
37.1%
Kia Forte
33%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Scion tC (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Scion xB
Not Yet Available
Scion xD
Not Yet Available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Kia Forte Koup
173 hp / 154 foot-lbs
Kia Soul
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Kia Soul
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Kia Forte
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Scion tC (coupe)
179 hp / 172 foot-lbs
Scion xB
158 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Scion xD
128 hp / 125 foot-lbs
Scion tC (coupe)
179 hp / 172 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Kia Forte Koup
25 / 34 / 28
Kia Soul
27 / 33 / 30
Kia Soul
27 / 33 / 30
Kia Forte
28 / 39 / 32
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Scion tC (coupe)
23 / 31 / 26
Scion xB
22 / 28 / 24
Scion xD
27 / 33 / 29
Scion tC (coupe)
23 / 31 / 26
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Kia Forte Koup
Not available
Kia Soul
8.0 / 10
Kia Soul
8.0 / 10
Kia Forte
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
Scion xB
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Kia Forte Koup
Not available
Kia Soul
7.6 / 10
Kia Soul
7.6 / 10
Kia Forte
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
Scion xB
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Kia Forte Koup
Not available
Kia Soul
8.3 / 10
Kia Soul
8.3 / 10
Kia Forte
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
Scion xB
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Kia Forte Koup
Not available
Kia Soul
8.2 / 10
Kia Soul
8.2 / 10
Kia Forte
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
Scion xB
Not available
Scion xD
Not available
Scion tC (coupe)
Not available
