2020 FIAT 500L vs 2020 Kia Soul - The Car Connection

2020 FIAT 500L

#34 in Compact Cars

2020 Kia Soul

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Lounge Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500L Lounge Hatch	22	30	$24,039	$24,645
500L Pop Hatch	22	30	$22,013	$22,500
500L Trekking Hatch	22	30	$23,264	$23,825
500L Urbana Hatch	22	30	$23,264	$23,825

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EX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul EX IVT	27	33	$21,669	$22,690
Soul GT-Line IVT	27	33	$19,377	$20,290
Soul GT-Line Turbo DCT	27	32	$26,253	$27,490
Soul LX IVT	29	35	$18,326	$18,990
Soul LX Manual	25	31	$17,053	$17,490
Soul S IVT	29	35	$19,580	$20,290
Soul X-Line IVT	27	33	$20,738	$21,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,039

$21,669

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,645

$22,690

Monthly Payment Estimate

$411 / month

$378 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

3.8

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Fiat 500L has largely been forgotten by American buyers, and for valid reasons.

The 2020 Kia Soul compact hatchback is proof of life among small, inexpensive cars.

TCC Likes

Good outward visibility
Low base price
Spacious interior

Good style that’s grown on us
Fuel-efficient powertrains
Low price, but not cheap

TCC Dislikes

Ungainly styling
Forgettable driving dynamics
No active safety tech available

Base Soul skimps on safety
Top engine isn’t great
No AWD

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

38.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

49.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.4

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

Liftover Height (in)

25.9

Length, Overall (in)

167.3

165.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

22.4

24.2

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

14.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.3

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TQR

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TQR

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3254

2844

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

147 @ 6200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

2.68 - 0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.68

5.71

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

2.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

Trans Order Code

DF4

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

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

5.9

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

2020 FIAT 500L

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2020 Kia Soul

2021 Souls available; 2020 sold out
Incentives: $1,500 cash
Finance: 0.0% for 66 months
Lease: From $179 per month

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