Kia Soul alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Kia Soul, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Kia Soul and are good next research steps.

from $30,300

Mazda CX-50

Price : 30,300 - 43,300 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 187 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 25 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 29 - 31 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 185 - 310 lb-ft
Model : CX-50
Modell : 2.5 S Select Package AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S Select Package AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,741 - 3,915 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.9 gal
Length : 185.8 in.
Width : 75.6 in.
Height : 63 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-50

substantially cheaper
slightly more efficient
clearly lighter
clearly more power

from $34,000

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Price : 34,000 - 40,100 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 219 HP
FuelEconomy City : 39 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 163 lb-ft
Model : CX-50 Hybrid
Modell : Preferred Package AWD, Premium Package AWD, Premium Plus Package AWD
Trim Level : Preferred Package AWD, Premium Package AWD, Premium Plus Package AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 4,008 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 gal
Length : 186.1 in.
Width : 75.6 in.
Height : 64 - 65 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

substantially cheaper
visibly lighter
visibly more power
markedly more efficient

from $36,700

Nissan Pathfinder

Price : 36,700 - 51,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 284 - 295 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 23 - 27 MPG
Seats : 7 - 8
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 259 - 270 lb-ft
Model : Pathfinder
Modell : S 2WD, SV 2WD, SL 2WD, Platinum 2WD, S 4WD, SV 4WD, Rock Creek 4WD, SL 4WD, Platinum 4WD
Trim Level : S 2WD, SV 2WD, SL 2WD, Platinum 2WD, S 4WD, SV 4WD, Rock Creek 4WD, SL 4WD, Platinum 4WD
Engine Displacement : 3.5 L
Curb weight : 4,328 - 4,642 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 gal
Length : 197.7 - 198.8 in.
Width : 77.9 in.
Height : 70 in.
Brand : Nissan

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Quick data check: Nissan Pathfinder

considerably cheaper
clearly more efficient
significantly lighter
significantly more power

from $38,500

Ford Edge

Price : 38,500 - 47,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 250 - 335 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 28 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 275 - 380 lb-ft
Model : Edge
Modell : SE AWD, SEL AWD, ST-Line AWD, Titanium AWD, ST AWD
Trim Level : SE AWD, SEL AWD, ST-Line AWD, Titanium AWD, ST AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.7 L
Curb weight : 4,126 - 4,525 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 gal
Length : 188.8 in.
Width : 75.9 in.
Height : 68 in.
Brand : Ford

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Quick data check: Ford Edge

substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
clearly lighter
substantially more power

from $37,200

Hyundai Palisade

Price : 37,200 - 54,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 291 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 24 - 26 MPG
Seats : 7 - 8
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 262 lb-ft
Model : Palisade
Modell : SEL Premium, SEL Premium AWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy AWD, Calligraphy Night Edition AWD, SE FWD, SEL FWD, XRT FWD, Limited FWD, Calligraphy FWD
Trim Level : SEL Premium, SEL Premium AWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy AWD, Calligraphy Night Edition AWD, SE FWD, SEL FWD, XRT FWD, Limited FWD, Calligraphy FWD
Engine Displacement : 3.8 L
Curb weight : 4,171 - 4,506 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.8 gal
Length : 196.7 in.
Width : 77.8 in.
Height : 68 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Palisade

clearly cheaper
clearly more efficient
substantially lighter
clearly more power

from $37,000

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Price : 37,000 - 58,600 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 293 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 257 lb-ft
Model : Grand Cherokee
Modell : Laredo 4x2, Altitude 4x2, Altitude X 4x2, Laredo X 4x2, Laredo A 4x2, Limited 4x2, Laredo 4x4, Altitude 4x4, Altitude X 4x4, Laredo X 4x4, Limited 4x4, Overland 4x4, Summit 4x4, Summit Reserve 4x4
Trim Level : Laredo 4x2, Altitude 4x2, Altitude X 4x2, Laredo X 4x2, Laredo A 4x2, Limited 4x2, Laredo 4x4, Altitude 4x4, Altitude X 4x4, Laredo X 4x4, Limited 4x4, Overland 4x4, Summit 4x4, Summit Reserve 4x4
Engine Displacement : 3.6 L
Curb weight : 4,238 - 4,784 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 23 gal
Length : 193.5 in.
Width : 77.5 in.
Height : 70 in.
Brand : Jeep

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Quick data check: Jeep Grand Cherokee

substantially cheaper
markedly more efficient
considerably lighter
clearly more power

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