2010 Kia Soul

2010 Kia Soul Price Range: $13,300 - $17,195

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the average wagon packs quite a punch and will knock the Kia Soul down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Kia Soul and the average wagon definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical wagon's engine is tremendously more massive than the Kia Soul's. Bear in mind that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Kia Soul could learn a lesson or two from the average wagon regarding torque. Torque equals pickup, and the average wagon will have picked up and gone by the time the Kia Soul finally gets moving.

Utility
The Kia Soul and the average wagon can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Kia Soul for a fill-up more often than the average wagon because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Kia Soul's front cabin compared to the average wagon. The Kia Soul offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average wagon does.

Dimensions
The average wagon is tremendously heavier than the Soul. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average wagon than the Kia Soul because of its bigger tank. The Kia Soul and the typical wagon compete for the same parking spaces. The typical wagon's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Kia Soul may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Kia Soul to the dealership as the average wagon. Regarding fuel economy, the Kia Soul has the typical wagon beat. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Kia Soul and the Kia Soul perform almost comparably with respect to fuel economy. The average wagon is tremendously pricier than the Kia Soul when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical wagon isn't quite as generous as the Soul's.