Comparisons · 2016

2016 Honda Fit vs 2016 Kia Soul

The 2016 Honda Fit uses less fuel: 6.9 against 9.1 l/100km, about 24% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Honda Fit costs about $1,952 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Honda Fit has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 2). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Honda Fit leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Honda Fit6.9 l/100km
2016 Kia Soul9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Honda Fit162.2 g/km
2016 Kia Soul210 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Honda Fit1,170 kg
2016 Kia Soul1,231 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Honda Fit1
2016 Kia Soul2
Owner complaints
2016 Honda Fit120
2016 Kia Soul819
NCAP overall rating
2016 Honda Fit5
2016 Kia Soul5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Honda Fit2016 Kia Soul
CO2162.2 g/km210 g/km
Combined6.9 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints120819
Recall campaigns12
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125U2
Extra-urban6.4 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears76
Height1,480 mm1,600 mm
Kerb weight1,170 kg1,231 kg
Length4,060 mm4,140 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Manual 6-spd
Urban7.3 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,530 mm2,570 mm
Width1,700 mm1,800 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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