2023 Kia Soul vs 2022 Nissan Kicks

2023 Kia Soul

#16 in Compact Cars

2022 Nissan Kicks

#15 in Small SUVs

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EX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul EX IVT	28	33	$23,005	$24,090
Soul GT-Line IVT	28	33	$22,338	$23,390
Soul LX IVT	29	35	$19,098	$19,790
Soul S IVT	29	35	$21,509	$22,290

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S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kicks S FWD	31	36	$19,269	$19,990
Kicks SR FWD	31	36	$21,729	$22,550
Kicks SV FWD	31	36	$21,057	$21,850

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Invoice Price

$23,005

$19,269

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,090

$19,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$402 / month

$333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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5.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Kia Soul loses more of its urge, but little of its character.

The 2022 Nissan Kicks hatchback packs features and value into its small footprint, but it’s not very quick.

TCC Likes

It’s a charmer
Flexible space cabin
Good infotainment

Priced right
Comprehensive standard safety features
Good touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Entry-level drivetrain
Somber interior trim on most grades
NHTSA crash scores

Sluggish transmission
Lacks passing power
Stiff rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

40.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

33.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

43.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.5

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

53.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.7

Front Hip Room (in)

50.9

Second Hip Room (in)

49.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

165.2

169.1

Height, Overall (in)

63.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

103.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

Liftover Height (in)

27.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

53.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

32.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.3

10.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

34.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P205/60VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2844

2682

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

120

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

MPI

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

114 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

122 @ 6300

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

4.01 - 0.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.71

3.93

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Soul

Nissan Kicks

Body Style

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

5.9

5.3

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

2023 Kia Soul

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2022 Nissan Kicks

2022 Nissan Kicks is a good value
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Rebates: No cash incentives
Financing: From 1.9% APR for 36 months

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Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Engine Type