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2022 BMW
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2023 Kia
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| MPG - City | 25 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 MPG | 33 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 147 hp |
| Exterior Length | 188.5 in | 165.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.9 in
Rear 34.9 in |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 38.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.6 in
Rear 36.6 in |
Front 38.3 - 39.4 in
Rear 39.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Soul than the BMW 430 Gran Coupe, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 430 Gran Coupe and the Kia Soul in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW 430 Gran Coupe as you will with the Kia Soul, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 430 Gran Coupe will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Soul, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the BMW 430 Gran Coupe is much wider than the Kia Soul, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the BMW 430 Gran Coupe, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Soul.
Handling
The BMW 430 Gran Coupe has a significantly larger turning radius than the Kia Soul, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 430 Gran Coupe has a much more powerful engine than the Kia Soul. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the BMW 430 Gran Coupe does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Kia Soul.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW 430 Gran Coupe and the Kia Soul.