2020 Hyundai Venue vs 2020 Kia Soul
As SUVs have gotten more and more popular, the market has been flooded with a variety of models in all kinds of sizes. At Pearson Hyundai, we understand sorting through all of these models to find the one that best suits your needs can be overwhelming and stressful. That is exactly why we have created this comparison review. We have taken two of the subcompact-crossover SUV segment's most popular models, the 2020 Hyundai Venue and the 2020 Kia Soul, and pitted them against each other to see how they compare. Continue reading below to learn what these two SUVs have to offer and find out which one we think you should drive home!
2020 Hyundai Venue Power & Handling
Under the hood of the Hyundai Venue, drivers will find one engine pumping out the power that gets them from point a to point b. This 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine generates up to 113 pound-feet of torque and 121 horsepower. Hyundai pairs this engine with a six-speed manual transmission or an Intelligent Variable Transmission. This engine's capabilities and fuel economy are enhanced with dual fuel injectors per cylinder and variable-valve timing!
2020 Kia Soul Power & Handling
There are two engines offered for the Kia Soul. The standard engine is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that produces 132 pound-feet of torque and 147 horsepower. This engine is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission. The second engine option is a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 195 pound-feet of torque and 201 horsepower. Kia mates this engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This dual-clutch transmission delivers some pretty clunky starts from stops, making for an uncomfortable ride.
2020 Hyundai Venue Features & Design
The Hyundai Venue is offered in three trim levels and they are called the SE, SEL, and the Denim. The base SE model starts the lineup off with a bounty of features including Lane Keeping Assist, automatic emergency braking, a four-speaker sound system, smartphone integration, an 8-inch touchscreen, 15-inch steel wheels, and automatic headlights. The upper two trim levels add armrest storage, a six-speaker sound system, automatic climate control, additional USB ports, keyless entry and ignition, blind-spot monitoring, a sunroof, heated front seats, and Hyundai's Blue Link Connect Car System.
2020 Kia Soul Features & Design
There is an overwhelming number of Kia Soul trim levels to choose from, six to exact. This means that features are spread thin between the trims and you have to spend more money to get more features. The base LX trim level comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, a 6-speaker sound system, and automatic headlights. The upper trim levels build on the LX with driver aids, roof rails, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, a sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, navigation, a 10.3-inch touchscreen, a premium sound system, LED interior lighting, and more.
Conclusion:
While the Kia Soul does offer six trim levels, it's only the highest trim levels that come well-equipped making it very expensive to get the features that you want. We recommend that you choose the 2020 Hyundai Venue. This model is incredibly well-equipped, loaded with features even at the entry-level and the engine is ready to deliver with great power and fuel economy! If you are ready to swap out your current ride for a 2020 Hyundai Venue, come on down to Pearson Hyundai today!
