2016 Honda HR-V vs 2016 Kia Soul

2016 Honda HR-V

2016 Kia Soul

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2WD 4-Door CVT EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HR-V 2WD 4-Door CVT EX	28	35	$21,457	$22,065
HR-V 2WD 4-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi	28	35	$24,001	$24,690
HR-V 2WD 4-Door CVT LX	28	35	$19,470	$20,015
HR-V 2WD 4-Door Manual EX	25	34	$20,682	$21,265
HR-V 2WD 4-Door Manual LX	25	34	$18,695	$19,215
HR-V AWD 4-Door CVT EX	27	32	$22,717	$23,365
HR-V AWD 4-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi	27	32	$25,260	$25,990
HR-V AWD 4-Door CVT LX	27	32	$20,730	$21,315

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5-Door Wgn Automatic !

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic !	24	31	$20,162	$21,300
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic +	24	31	$18,391	$19,400
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic Base	24	30	$16,838	$17,400
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual Base	24	30	$15,565	$15,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,457

$20,162

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,065

$21,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$368 / month

$355 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Honda HR-V smartly trades a little of the Fit's fuel economy for exuberant styling, more headroom, and optional all-wheel drive.

The affordable, practical 2016 Kia Soul has a boxy style that fits right into urban environments, yet fits a lot inside.

TCC Likes

Perky little shape
Magic Seat's clever, endearing
There's still a manual on the order sheet

Practical, flexible interior
Grown-up cabin appointments
Great infotainment systems

TCC Dislikes

Mid-tempo acceleration
Average handling
Styling might be a little busy

Hunting automatic transmission
Too much engine noise
Lackluster highway mileage

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.1

101

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.8

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

39.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

53.2

Second Leg Room (in)

39.3

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

61.7

Length, Overall (in)

169.1

163

Height, Overall (in)

63.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

61.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2933

2837

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

141 @ 6500

164 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

127 @ 4300

151 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.71

3.44

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.53 - 0.41

4.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.44

3.27

Trans Type

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda HR-V

Kia Soul

Body Style

Sport Utility

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

5.7

6.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

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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