2022 Kia Soul

Hyundai Kona

2022 Kia Soul vs. 2022 Hyundai Kona

The compact SUV market is fiercely competitive, and the 2022 Kia Soul and the 2022 Hyundai Kona are prominent contenders in this class. While both cars have advantages, some subtle differences favor one car over the other. Let's look at their attributes to see how they stack up and why the Kia Soul is among the best compact SUV options available in the market.

Visit us at Kia of Lynchburg to check out the features of the Kia Soul. You can also talk to our associates to learn more about the compact SUV and ask for a test drive.

Interior Comparison

While compact SUVs are not known for space, the Kia Soul maximizes what it has. Regarding passenger volume, the Soul has 102.2 cubic feet. This is more spacious than the Kona's 94.1 cubic feet.

Passengers of the Soul also have more wiggle room than those riding the Kona:

Whether the seats are up or folded down, the Soul offers a substantially bigger cargo room than the Kona:

For comfort, the Soul's Turbo trim has a standard heated steering wheel for freezing days, enabling you to navigate easily before the car's heating system fully activates. There is no heated steering wheel feature for the Kona.

Performance Comparison

The Soul has features that maximize engine power while conserving fuel. The Soul Turbo's standard 1.6 turbo four-cylinder engine creates more horsepower and torque than the Kona's standard 2.0 DOHC four-cylinder (201 vs. 195 horsepower, 147 vs. 132 pound-feet of torque).

The Soul's engine automatically switches off when the car stops during heavy traffic or at stop lights. This conserves fuel and lowers pollution. When the driver is ready, the engine automatically restarts. This automated engine start/stop mechanism is not available on the Kona.

The Soul has a 1.1-gallon higher fuel capacity than the Kona (14.3 vs. 13.2 gallons), allowing it to go further between fill-ups.

Regarding handling, The Soul X-Line corners at 0.91 G's, while the Kona SEL AWD can only manage 0.88 G's.

Safety Features Comparison

Both cars offer standard and modern safety features. However, the Soul has an additional feature that warns the driver to check the back seat after turning the car off. A rear-seat reminder isn't available on the Kona.

Find the 2022 Soul in Lynchburg, VA

In this head-to-head, the Kia Soul 2022 confidently takes the lead in all three categories. If you're interested in a trial of the 2022 Kia Soul, contact Kia of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA, and schedule a test drive. While you're here, inquire about current specials and offers with the helpful staff, and look at some of the available Soul units. The one you're looking for may be already here, waiting for you, so schedule your appointment today.