Kia Rio vs. Kia Soul
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Highlights
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$16,750
Starting MSRP
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$20,490
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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29 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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120 hp
Horsepower
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147 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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112 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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120 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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29 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P185/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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P185/65TR15
Front Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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57 in
Height, Overall
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63 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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173 in
Length, Overall
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165 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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Rear Door Opening Width
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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102 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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62 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,767 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more reliable than the 2025 Kia Soul according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2025 Soul.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Kia Soul with 36 MPG combined versus 31 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2023 Kia Rio is cheaper than the 2025 Kia Soul with a $16,750 starting MSRP versus a $20,490 starting MSRP.
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