Volvo V60 Cross Country vs. Kia Soul
In comparing the Volvo V60 Cross Country's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Volvo V60 Cross Country has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Volvo V60 Cross Country's and the Kia Soul's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul is a better car than the Volvo V60 Cross Country.
Volvo V60 Cross Country vs. Kia Soul Pricing
For a new model, the Volvo V60 Cross Country's price is between $51,030 and $61,004, with the Kia Soul priced between $21,389 and $28,001.
Volvo V60 Cross Country vs. Kia Soul Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo V60 Cross Country loses 54.2 percent of its value and the Kia Soul loses 35.9 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.
Volvo V60 Cross Country vs. Kia Soul Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo V60 Cross Country is 8.2 out of 10 while the Kia Soul's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Volvo V60 Cross Country being ranked 4 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons and the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons.
Volvo V60 Cross Country vs. Kia Soul Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo V60 Cross Country is 7.1 out of 10. For the Kia Soul the reliability rating is 7.6 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 Volvo V60 Cross Country’s base engine makes 247 horsepower, and the Kia Soul base engine makes 147 horsepower. The V60 Cross Country is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles.This gives the Kia Soul the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo V60 Cross Country the advantage in maximum range. The V60 Cross Country uses premium unleaded, and the Soul uses 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, 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:
51030 - 61004
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.54211
Pricing
New Asking Price:
21389 - 28001
Used Asking Price:
21360 - 27750
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359082
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 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.093333 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Volvo V60 Cross Country Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
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4 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 12Kia Soul Rankings
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1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo V60 Cross Country Trim Levels
B5 Plus, B5 Ultimate
Kia Soul Trim Levels
EX, GT-Line, LX, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 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):
4.14 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
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:
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
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
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
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
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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16