2020 Kia Soul vs. Its Competition

Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The 2019 Honda HR-V offers all-wheel drive and a similarly versatile interior to the Soul.

It should be on any shoppers short list for small hatchbacks.

The Jeep Renegade has off-road chops and a new engine this year, but its price easily outruns the Soul.

Same goes for the Mini Countryman, which has an expressive style but a rich bottom line.

We like the new Veloster, and its sporty in some forms, it’s worth driving.

The Fiat 500L is on its way out and discounts should be very steep.

It’s not good, but it’ll get the job done.

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2020 Kia Soul Get Your Price	2020 Honda HR-V Get Your Price	2020 Hyundai Veloster	2020 Jeep Renegade Get Your Price
Quick Specs
6.3 The 2020 Kia Soul compact hatchback is proof of life among small, inexpensive cars.	5.2 The 2020 Honda HR-V oozes with practicality, though gas mileage and safety equipment have room to improve.	6.5 The 2020 Hyundai Veloster has a polished feel, matched with strong engine options and a dash of practicality.	5.2 The 2020 Jeep Renegade is a compact crossover SUV that’s full of character and off-road prowess, but it makes many important compromises.
MSRP From
$17,490	$20,920	$18,800	$22,375
Gas Mileage
25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy	26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4	Regular Unleaded I-4	Regular Unleaded I-4	Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class
Small Station Wagons	Small Station Wagon	Compact Cars	Small SUV 2WD
Style Name
LX Manual	LX 2WD CVT	2.0 Automatic	Sport FWD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	4	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Hatchback	Sport Utility	Hatchback	Sport Utility
Transmission
Manual w/OD	CVT w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
	2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Honda HR-V	2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Hyundai Veloster	2020 Kia Soul vs. 2020 Jeep Renegade