Kia Soul vs Nissan Kicks

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When it comes to subcompact crossover SUVs, there are many options out there for drivers in the West Chester, Philadelphia, and Ardmore, PA, areas to consider. Among the best of the best sits the Kia Soul, but there’s a new challenger on the block. The Nissan Kicks. Our team at Kia of West Chester has put together this comparison piece going over the best features of each vehicle to give you an idea of which one might be best for you: The Kia Soul            vs. Nissan Kicks. So put on your kicks, hop aboard the soul train, and let’s get going!

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Kia Soul vs Nissan Kicks: Performance

When you get smaller models, you expect two things: easier parallel parking, and zippiness on the road. In the battle of the Kia Soul vs. Nissan Kicks, both vehicles deliver on this front, but one, we believe, delivers a little bit more. The Nissan Kicks sports a 1.6L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that puts out 122 horsepower. This is enough to get you feeling at one with the road, to have you hitting corners tightly and smoothly, but when it comes to power beneath the hood, the Kia Soul has it beat. The Kia Soul has beneath its hood a 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, and that extra 0.4 liters in the engine does work, as the Kia Soul puts out a zippy 147 horsepower. If one decides to upgrade the engine with the Soul Turbo trim, it will bring it up to 201 horsepower. You'll feel that difference as you command those corners and zoom down those roads.

Kia Soul vs Nissan Kicks: Safety

Safety is of the utmost importance while out on the road. It should be one of the highest items on your list of priorities when searching for a subcompact crossover SUV. The Nissan Kicks offers a solid repertoire of safety features, such as the available Nissan Safety Shield® 360. The Kia Soul, however, has been a staple of subcompact safety since its inception, earning a 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Soul uses advanced high strength steel in its structure and comes with great safety features such as the available Smart Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist.

Kia Soul vs Nissan Kicks: Technology

Both the Kia Soul and the Nissan Kicks offer a great selection of standard and available technology options. The Nissan Kicks offers great connectivity with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ systems, allowing you to connect a great number of smartphones to play music and take calls. The Kia Soul offers a similar setup for connectivity, but with a few more available options that will surely get you excited. It offers an available and highly intuitive 10.25-inch HD touchscreen and an available Wireless Charging Station!

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Kia Soul vs Nissan Kicks: A Verdict

It's a tough decision to make when it comes to the Kia Soul vs. Nissan Kicks, but for drivers in the Springfield, and Exton, PA, and Wilmington, DE, areas, we think we know which vehicle may be best for you. A quick hint: it’s the Kia Soul. Stop by Kia of West Chester! See what all the hype is about. Schedule a test drive today!