2019 Hyundai Veloster vs 2019 Kia Soul

2019 Hyundai Veloster

2019 Kia Soul

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2.0 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veloster 2.0 Automatic	27	34	$18,842	$19,500
Veloster 2.0 Manual	25	33	$17,897	$18,500
Veloster 2.0 Premium Automatic	27	34	$21,799	$22,750
Veloster N Manual	22	28	$25,969	$26,900
Veloster Turbo DCT	28	34	$24,163	$25,400
Veloster Turbo R-Spec Manual	26	33	$21,826	$22,900
Veloster Turbo Ultimate DCT	28	34	$26,734	$28,150
Veloster Turbo Ultimate Manual	26	33	$25,332	$26,650

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! 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

$18,842

$21,783

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,500

$22,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$325 / month

$383 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo spends all its second-generation capital on feel-good features–and it works.

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

Much more cohesive look
Higher-quality feel
More practical than pure sports cars

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

TCC Dislikes

Base engine’s an unknown, for now
On-center steering feel
Firm ride might get tiring in commuting

Noisy on the road
Hunting automatic
Gas mileage is just average

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

46.5

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

39.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

40.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.2

Second Leg Room (in)

34.1

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.9

101

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

166.9

163

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

63.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

44.5

49.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.9

18.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P235/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2899

3232

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

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

132 @ 4500

195 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.94

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

5.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

2.32

Trans Order Code

A6GF12

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

3.93

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

Kia Soul

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.8

6.3

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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