The Comparative Analysis :
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC (15 - 18) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (16 - 19)
€ 20,700

€ 17,200

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC is 6.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI.
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
63.2
69.8
79.5
63
70.9
82.7
69.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
63.2 in
Height
63 in
102.8
169.1
101.2
163
169.1 in
Length
163 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
2892 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.83 %

General
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
RU
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
128 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
114 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
22.59 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
42 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
555 mi
Range
516 mi
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
555 mi
516 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
106.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft