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

2019 FIAT 500L

#28 in Compact Cars

2019 Kia Soul

#7 in Compact Cars

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Hatch Pop

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Hatch Pop	22	30	$21,470	$21,910
Hatch Trekking	22	30	$22,794	$23,325
Hatch Urbana	22	30	$22,794	$23,325
Hatch Lounge	22	30	$23,724	$24,320

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Manual Base

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

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Invoice Price

$21,470

$16,078

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,910

$16,490

Monthly Payment Estimate

$365 / month

$275 / 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

24 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

55.5

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

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

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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)

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

TV6

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TV6

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P205/60HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3254

2884

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

110

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

118 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

130 @ 6300

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.73

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

3.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.68

4.56

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.29

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

3.70

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

1.96

Trans Order Code

DF4

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

6.5

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

2019 FIAT 500L

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2019 Kia Soul

2019 Soul is available; 2020s are here
Incentives: Up to $2,000 cash on 2019s
Finance: 0.0% for 48 months on 2019s
Lease: From $209 per month on 2019s

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