Toyota Prius vs. Kia Soul
In comparing the Toyota Prius to the Kia Soul, the Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius versus the Kia Soul, the Kia Soul is a better car than the Toyota Prius.
Toyota Prius versus Kia Soul Pricing
A one- to five-year-old used Toyota Prius ranges from $23,900 to $35,866 while a used Kia Soul from the same model year range is priced between $14,500 to $22,903. For a new model, the Toyota Prius's price is between $26,672 and $36,076, with the Kia Soul priced between $21,219 and $28,515.
Toyota Prius versus Kia Soul Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius is 9.1 out of 10 while the Kia Soul's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 23 Best Hybrid Cars and the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Toyota Prius’s base engine makes 121 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 565 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room trunk space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Prius has higher safety ratings than the Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.38 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Kia Soul has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$26,672 - $36,076
Used Asking Price:
$23,900 - $35,866
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
41.8%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$21,219 - $28,515
Used Asking Price:
$14,500 - $22,903
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
35.9%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 23Ranking
1 out of / 23Ranking
1 out of / 23Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
7 out of / 23iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Trim Levels
L Eco, LE, XLE, Limited, Nightshade, LE AWD-e, XLE AWD-e, Nightshade AWD-e
Trim Levels
LX, S, EX, GT-Line
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.38 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
54 / 50 / 52
Range (city/hwy):
610 / 565 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
28 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 472 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
120.5 cubic feet
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:
120.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3010 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
180 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
