Comparisons · 2019

2019 Honda HR-V FWD vs 2019 Kia Soul

The 2019 Honda HR-V FWD uses less fuel: 7.8 against 8.7 l/100km, about 10% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2019 Honda HR-V FWD costs about $799 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2019 Kia Soul has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 7). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 16 specifications compared.

Honda2019 Honda HR-V FWDFull specifications →vsKia2019 Kia SoulFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Honda HR-V FWD7.8 l/100km
2019 Kia Soul8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Honda HR-V FWD181.4 g/km
2019 Kia Soul208.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Honda HR-V FWD1,406.1 kg
2019 Kia Soul1,397 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Honda HR-V FWD7
2019 Kia Soul1
Owner complaints
2019 Honda HR-V FWD235
2019 Kia Soul136
NCAP overall rating
2019 Honda HR-V FWD5
2019 Kia Soul5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Honda HR-V FWD2019 Kia Soul
CO2181.4 g/km208.2 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints235136
Recall campaigns71
Cylinders44
Displacement1,800 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Gross weight1,889.7 kg1,860.2 kg
Kerb weight1,406.1 kg1,397 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Manual 6-spd
Urban8.4 l/100km9.8 l/100km

More on these cars

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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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