Kia Rio vs. Kia Soul
$16,750
$20,490
Highlights
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$16,750
|
$20,490
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
29 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
120 hp
|
147 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
112 @ 4500
|
132 @ 4500
|
| Displacement |
1.6 L/98
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
120 @ 6300
|
147 @ 6200
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
29 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/65TR15
|
P205/60HR16
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/65TR15
|
P205/60HR16
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
35 ft
|
Measurements
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
62 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
71 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
55 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
102 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
24 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
40 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
173 in
|
165 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
62 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
14 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,767 lbs
|
2,888 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
410
|
550
|
Brakes
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2025 Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
8 in
|
10 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
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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