2024 BMW
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 25 - 26 MPG | 27 - 29 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 33 - 35 MPG | 33 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 147 hp |
| Exterior Length | 179.0 in | 165.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.8 in
Rear 32.2 in |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 38.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.8 in
Rear 35.0 in |
Front 38.3 - 39.9 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 230, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 230 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 230 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 230 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Soul, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the BMW 230 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 230, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Soul.
Handling
The BMW 230 has a larger turning radius than the Kia Soul, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 230 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 230 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Kia Soul.
Utility
The BMW 230 has less seating than the Kia Soul, making the Kia Soul the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.