2014 Hyundai Veloster vs 2014 Kia Soul

2014 Hyundai Veloster

2014 Kia Soul

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3-Door Coupe Automatic RE:FLEX w/Black Int

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic RE:FLEX w/Black Int	28	36	$20,808	$21,650
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic RE:FLEX w/Red Int	28	36	$20,808	$21,650
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo w/Black Int	24	31	$22,165	$23,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo w/Blue Int	24	31	$22,165	$23,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int	28	36	$18,359	$19,050
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Gray Int	28	36	$18,359	$19,050
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Red Int	28	36	$18,359	$19,050
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo R-Spec	24	33	$20,283	$21,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo w/Black Int	24	33	$21,225	$22,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo w/Blue Int	24	33	$21,225	$22,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Black Int	26	35	$17,172	$17,800
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Gray Int	26	35	$17,172	$17,800
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Red Int	26	35	$17,172	$17,800

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5-Door Wgn Automatic !

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic !	23	31	$19,521	$20,500
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic +	23	31	$17,523	$18,400
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic Base	24	30	$16,275	$16,900
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual Base	24	30	$14,595	$14,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,808

$19,521

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,650

$20,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$361 / month

$342 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster is more sporty coupe than sports car; but with available turbo power and a standout three-door design it isn't short on excitement and flair.

The 2014 Kia Soul doesn’t stray from its iconic profile, but it dons more sophistication inside and underneath—with fewer compromises and all in the name of city-friendly, tall-wagon goodness.

TCC Likes

Sport-shoe design sensibility
Way more practicality than most sports cars
New R-Spec realizes Turbo's potential

Much-improved cabin appointments
Useful, spacious interior
Improved next-gen infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Tight back seat
Sluggish off the line (base engine)
Steering can be vague; on Turbos, heavy

Engine noise
Automatic transmission’s ‘hunting’
Lackluster highway mileage

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.8

101

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.6

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

166.1

163

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

34.7

61.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.5

24.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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

14.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/40VR18

P235/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/40VR18

P235/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2657

2879

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

120 @ 4850

151 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

132 @ 6300

164 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

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)

3.62

4.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.53

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

2.64

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

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

5.9 (Est)

7.0 (Est)

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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