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How is the Toyota Prius vs. a Kia Soul?

I want to buy a new car that’s versatile and compact because I live in the city. I test drove both the Toyota Prius and the Kia Soul, and they’re my favorite options. Between the Toyota Prius vs. the Kia Soul, what is the better car?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
This is a tough car vs. car scenario. Both the
Toyota Prius
and
Kia Soul
have been popular cars for years because of their style and features. However, the main difference between the two is that the Prius is a hybrid and the Kia Soul is gas-powered.
The Kia Soul may steal the edge in style, but you’ll always get more fuel efficiency out of the Prius. If you still can’t decide, here’s a breakdown of the Toyota Prius vs the Kia Soul:
Toyota Prius
  • Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor
  • Horsepower and torque: 121 hp and 105 pound-feet of torque
  • Fuel economy: Up to 56 mpg combined (LE trim)
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive
Kia Soul
  • Engine: 2.0-liter four-cylinder
  • Horsepower and torque: 147 hp and 132 pound-feet of torque
  • Fuel economy: 35 mpg highway, 29 mpg city
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
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