2021 Kia Seltos vs 2020 Kia Soul

2021 Kia Seltos

#36 in Crossover SUVs

2020 Kia Soul

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EX IVT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Seltos EX IVT AWD	27	31	$24,502	$25,390
Seltos LX IVT AWD	27	31	$21,221	$21,990
Seltos S DCT AWD	25	30	$24,695	$25,590
Seltos S IVT AWD	27	31	$22,765	$23,590
Seltos S IVT FWD	29	34	$21,221	$21,990
Seltos SX DCT AWD	25	30	$26,731	$27,990

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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	29	35	$18,326	$18,990
Soul LX Manual	25	31	$17,053	$17,490
Soul S IVT	29	35	$19,580	$20,290
Soul X-Line IVT	27	33	$20,738	$21,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,502

$21,669

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,390

$22,690

Monthly Payment Estimate

$423 / month

$378 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Seltos combines the practicality of the hatchback Soul in a larger package with the automaker’s low price and superlative warranty.

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

TCC Likes

Attractive looks
Standard all-wheel drive on base models
Relatively low price

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

TCC Dislikes

Base versions skip automatic braking
Some cheaper trim pieces
7-speed automatic has its issues

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

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

103.5

102.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

172

165.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

62.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3087

2844

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

146 @ 6200

147 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

6.05

5.71

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Seltos

Kia Soul

Body Style

Sport Utility

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.2

5.9

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

2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Seltos is available
Lease: $189 per month for 36 months
Rebate: College grad and military deals
Finance: 0.9% APR for 66 months

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2020 Kia Soul

2021 Souls available; 2020 sold out
Incentives: $1,500 cash
Finance: 0.0% for 66 months
Lease: From $179 per month

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