2017 Honda HR-V vs 2017 Kia Soul

2017 Honda HR-V

2017 Kia Soul

Select style

EX 2WD CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HR-V EX 2WD CVT	28	34	$21,699	$22,315
HR-V EX 2WD Manual	25	33	$20,924	$21,515
HR-V EX AWD CVT	27	31	$22,959	$23,615
HR-V EX-L Navi 2WD CVT	28	34	$24,243	$24,940
HR-V EX-L Navi AWD CVT	27	31	$25,503	$26,240
HR-V LX 2WD CVT	28	34	$19,713	$20,265
HR-V LX 2WD Manual	25	33	$18,937	$19,465
HR-V LX AWD CVT	27	31	$20,972	$21,565

Select style

! Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul ! Automatic	26	31	$21,561	$22,800
Soul + Automatic	25	30	$18,764	$19,800
Soul Base Automatic	25	30	$17,123	$17,700
Soul Base Manual	24	30	$15,757	$16,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,699

$21,561

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,315

$22,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$372 / month

$380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Think of the 2017 Honda HR-V as a Fit with all-wheel drive and a little more headroom. It's not as fun as it could be, but it makes a lot of sense.

The 2017 Kia Soul rights one of our longtime gripes with the fun wagon—it now has a more capable turbo-4 that makes it a little less boring to drive

TCC Likes

Perky body
Clever Magic Seat offers great flexibility
High level of standard features

Great-looking exterior
Plenty of upscale options
Good optional infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Won't win a drag race
So-so safety scores
Lacks some safety tech

Noisy engine
Hunting 6-speed auto
Fuel efficiency isn't all that great

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

39.3

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.8

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

39.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

40.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.1

101

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

53.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

61.4

Length, Overall (in)

169.1

163

Height, Overall (in)

63.2

63.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

101.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

18.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

49.5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

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)

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

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P235/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P235/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2933

3232

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

1.8 L/110

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

141 @ 6500

201 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

127 @ 4300

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.71

5.30

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.53 - 0.41

3.93

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.44

4.64

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.32

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Honda HR-V

Kia Soul

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.7

6.3

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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