Kia Rio vs. Kia Soul

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2023 Kia Rio
$16,750
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2025 Kia Soul
$20,490
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$16,750
Starting MSRP
$20,490
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
29 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
120 hp
Horsepower
147 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

120 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
1.6 L/98
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
112 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
29 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P185/65TR15
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P185/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size

Suspension

Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
52 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
62 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
39 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
60 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
60 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
57 in
Height, Overall
63 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
37 in
Second Head Room
40 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
102 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
42 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
34 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
173 in
Length, Overall
165 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
-
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,767 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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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