2019 Honda HR-V vs 2019 Kia Soul

2019 Honda HR-V

2019 Kia Soul

Select style

EX 2WD CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HR-V EX 2WD CVT	28	34	$23,158	$23,820
HR-V EX AWD CVT	26	31	$24,514	$25,220
HR-V EX-L 2WD CVT	28	34	$24,708	$25,420
HR-V EX-L AWD CVT	26	31	$26,065	$26,820
HR-V LX 2WD CVT	28	34	$20,057	$20,620
HR-V LX AWD CVT	27	31	$21,413	$22,020
HR-V Sport 2WD CVT	28	34	$21,704	$22,320
HR-V Sport AWD CVT	26	31	$23,061	$23,720
HR-V Touring AWD CVT	26	31	$27,828	$28,640

Select style

! 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

$23,158

$21,783

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,820

$22,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$397 / month

$383 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Honda HR-V makes a perfect in-town companion with its spacious, flexible interior and good ride quality.

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

Brilliant interior flexibility
Available active safety tech
Good value

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

TCC Dislikes

Slow acceleration
Manual transmission a goner
Quirky looks not for all

Noisy on the road
Hunting automatic
Gas mileage is just average

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

40.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.1

101

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

53.2

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

170.4

163

Height, Overall (in)

63.2

63.5

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)

49.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

18.8

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (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

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2959

3232

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

127 @ 4300

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.53 - 0.41

3.93

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.44

3.42

Trans Type

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

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda HR-V

Kia Soul

Body Style

Sport Utility

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.9

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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