Kia Soul vs. Hyundai Kona
Among the many subcompact SUVs on the market, the 2023 Kia Soul and the Hyundai Kona stand tall as two of the most impressive vehicles available. With their exceptional performance and excellent utility, these models are great choices for Avon, Indianapolis, or Plainfield, IN drivers—but which model is the better option for you?
To answer that question, the team at Andy Mohr Kia is here with this guide. Keep reading to see these two SUVs face off in this detailed comparison today!
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SUVs offer a lot of utility and it’s all thanks to their spacious cargo volumes. The Kia Soul and the Hyundai Kona are both roomy, offering foldable rear seating to make full use of your cargo area.
With the Hyundai Kona, you’ll have a cargo volume of up to 19.2 cubic feet behind the second row of seats. When your ride is filled with all five passengers, you’ll still be able to bring along a decent amount of gear.
As for the 2023 Kia Soul, you’ll have a lot more cargo volume, starting with up to 23.4 cubic feet behind the second row of seats.
Both rides also feature foldable second-row seats, which will allow you to extend your cargo area. If you decide to fold down the back seats of the Kona, you can expand the cargo volume up to 45.8 cubic feet.
When you need to store longer cargo in the Kia Soul, you can then fold down the back seats to get a cargo volume of up to 62.1 cubic feet behind the first row. With more room, the Kia Soul is your choice for large loads.
Looking to feel the power rev beneath your feet? When you’re in the market for a new ride, one of the first things you’ll look at is power. Let’s explore how these two models compare with their impressive engines.
Pure power is important, and so is acceleration. Wondering what makes your car pull away from a red light so fast? It's the torque! Both the Kia Soul and the Hyundai Kona have mighty torque outputs with their standard engines.
In fact, they have matching outputs of 132 lb-ft of torque. With either model, you’ll feel the adrenaline as you hit the gas pedal.
Many drivers love the feeling of a powerful engine under the hood, but what about the peace of mind that comes with a fuel-saving SUV? Both the Kia Soul and the Hyundai Kona are very similar when it comes to gas mileage. Let’s take a closer look:
- Kia Soul: EPA-estimated 29 city/35 highway MPG rating*
- Hyundai Kona: EPA-estimated 30 city/35 highway MPG rating
As you can see, just a hair splits their gas mileage ratings. However, the Kia Soul may be able to keep you away from the pump longer with its 14.3-gallon fuel tank capacity compared to the Hyundai Kona’s 13.2-gallon tank.
Driving from Point A to Point B should be easy and comfortable. In these impressive models, your rides will be both. Let’s see which set of wheels has all the amenities you need for your journey.
To help you relax during all your drives, the Hyundai Kona provides drivers with an available 8-way power driver’s seat. With all sorts of articulation points within your seat, finding that ideal angle is simple.
Providing even more interior comfort is the 2023 Kia Soul, which offers an available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. This seat offers even more angles to set your seat’s position. Whether you want more support for your back or you want to support your legs on a long drive, the Kia Soul has everything you need.
You can see the driver will definitely have more versatility and comfort in the Kia, but how about your rear-seat passengers? In the Hyundai Kona, you’ll find 37.8 inches of rear headroom and 35.2 inches of rear legroom.
In the Kia Soul, you’ll have more room for those back-seat riders. This model offers passengers up to 39.5 inches of headroom and 38.8 inches of legroom in the back row, which will allow everyone to easily get comfortable.
The 2023 Kia Soul and the Hyundai Kona are both stylish and practical, making them excellent choices for Avon, Indianapolis, or Plainfield, IN drivers. With that said, the Soul is more efficient and more spacious than the Kona, making it a much better choice for daily drivers.
Want to give the Kia Soul a try for yourself? Schedule a test drive at Andy Mohr Kia today!
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