2019 FIAT 500L vs 2019 Kia Soul - The Car Connection

2019 FIAT 500L

2019 Kia Soul

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Lounge Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500L Lounge Hatch	22	30	$23,958	$24,570
500L Pop Hatch	22	30	$21,705	$22,160
500L Trekking Hatch	22	30	$23,028	$23,575
500L Urbana Hatch	22	30	$23,028	$23,575

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! Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul ! Automatic	26	31	$21,783	$22,990
Soul + Automatic	25	30	$19,414	$20,490
Soul Base Automatic	26	31	$17,562	$18,190
Soul Base Manual	24	30	$16,078	$16,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,958

$21,783

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,570

$22,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$410 / month

$383 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.2

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Fiat 500L is a tall-riding family hatchback that struggles with style and comfort in the name of affordability.

The 2019 Kia Soul splits its priorities three ways: sporty at the top end, safety in the middle, bargain-priced at the bottom end.

TCC Likes

Good outward vision
Low price
Seating for four adults

Pizazz, still intact
Simple, effective infotainment
Soul Exclaim’s turbo-4 power

TCC Dislikes

Not very attractive
Not particularly fun to drive
Lacks active safety tech

Noisy on the road
Hunting automatic
Gas mileage is just average

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

39.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

101

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

49.4

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

55.5

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

25.9

Length, Overall (in)

167.3

163

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

63.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.4

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

49.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

22.4

18.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.3

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TQR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TQR

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P235/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3254

3232

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

201 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

3.93

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.68

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.32

Trans Order Code

DF4

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500L

Kia Soul

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

6.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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