The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC CVT (15 - 18)
€ 17,000
€ 24,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI is 6.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
63.2
70.9
82.7
63.2
69.8
79.5
70.9 in
Width
69.8 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.2 in
Height
63.2 in
101.2
163
102.8
169.1
163 in
Length
169.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.4 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
PS
Generation
RU
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
128 hp
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
45 mpg
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
598 mi
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.1 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
