Kia Soul vs. Toyota RAV4
$20,490
$31,900
Highlights
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,490
|
$31,900
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| MPG |
29 City / 35 Hwy
|
47 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
147 hp
|
226 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
132 @ 4500
|
172
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
147 @ 6200
|
226 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.5 L/152
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
29 City / 35 Hwy
|
47 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/60HR16
|
P235/65HR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/60HR16
|
P235/65HR17
|
Suspension
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
99 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
70 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
38 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
67 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
165 in
|
181 in
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
106 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
50 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
24 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
62 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,888 lbs
|
3,594 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
175 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
175 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,750 lbs
|
Safety
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
550
|
550
|
Brakes
| 2025 Kia Soul | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
11 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2025 Kia Soul or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is more reliable than the 2025 Kia Soul according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2026 RAV4 versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2025 Soul.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Kia Soul or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Kia Soul with 43 MPG combined versus 31 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Kia Soul or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2025 Kia Soul is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota RAV4 with a $20,490 starting MSRP versus a $31,900 starting MSRP.
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