2020 Hyundai Venue vs 2020 Kia Soul vs 2020 Nissan Kicks

2020 Hyundai Venue

#4 in Small SUVs

2020 Kia Soul

2020 Nissan Kicks

#8 in Small SUVs

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Denim IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Venue Denim IVT	30	34	$21,362	$22,050
Venue SE IVT	30	34	$18,037	$18,550
Venue SE Manual	27	35	$16,897	$17,350
Venue SEL IVT	30	34	$18,702	$19,250

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EX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul EX IVT	27	33	$21,669	$22,690
Soul GT-Line IVT	27	33	$19,377	$20,290
Soul GT-Line Turbo DCT	27	32	$26,253	$27,490
Soul LX IVT	27	33	$18,326	$18,990
Soul LX Manual	25	31	$17,053	$17,490
Soul S IVT	27	33	$19,580	$20,290
Soul X-Line IVT	27	33	$20,738	$21,490

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S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kicks S FWD	31	36	$18,383	$19,070
Kicks SR FWD	31	36	$20,546	$21,320
Kicks SV FWD	31	36	$19,951	$20,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,362

$21,669

$18,383

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,050

$22,690

$19,070

Monthly Payment Estimate

$368 / month

$378 / month

$318 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.3

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Hyundai Venue is a subcompact crossover with big ideas.

The 2020 Kia Soul compact hatchback is proof of life among small, inexpensive cars.

The 2020 Nissan Kicks is a quirky and cute crossover that’s inexpensive, but some of the details just feel cheap.

TCC Likes

Spunky looks
Flexible cargo space
Hatchback practicality

Good style that’s grown on us
Fuel-efficient powertrains
Low price, but not cheap

Low price
Spacious cargo area
Good 7.0-inch touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Is it too small?
That grille, though
Wild colors

Base Soul skimps on safety
Top engine isn’t great
No AWD

Cheap interior
Cramped backseat
Ergonomic quirks

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

27 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

33 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Station Wagon

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.3

38.8

33.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.1

43.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

39.5

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.7

54.7

53.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

91.9

93.9

Front Hip Room (in)

50.9

Second Hip Room (in)

49.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

159.1

165.2

169.1

Height, Overall (in)

61.6

62.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

62.4

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

99.2

102.4

103.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.7

70.9

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

59.8

Liftover Height (in)

26.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.7

25.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

31.9

32.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.7

25.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

53.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

14.3

10.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.4

34.8

34.1

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P215/55HR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P215/55HR17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2612

2844

2691

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

150

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 6300

147 @ 6200

122 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

MPI

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

113 @ 4500

132 @ 4500

114 @ 4000

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)

6.48

5.71

3.93

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

4.01 - 0.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Venue

Kia Soul

Nissan Kicks

Body Style

Sport Utility

Hatchback

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.6

5.9

5.4

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

2020 Hyundai Venue

2020 Venue is here
Rebates: $1,500 Bonus Cash
Lease: None at the moment
Finance: 0.0% APR + $500

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2020 Kia Soul

2020 Souls are here; 2021s orderable
Incentives: $3,000 cash on 2020s
Finance: 0.0% for 72 months
Lease: From $179 per month

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2020 Nissan Kicks

2020 Nissan Kicks is a good value
Rebates: Up to $1,500 cash back
Financing: From 0.9% APR for 36 months + $500
Leasing: From $285 per month for 36 months

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