Head-to-head
2024 Kia Soul vs 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Kia Soul wins clearly, 91.6 to 71.6, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
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2024 Kia Soul
The 2024 Kia Soul is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Soul Eco dynamics, is EPA-rated at 3…
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The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Prime 4WD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.…
Verdict · default weights
2024 Kia Soul
Clear winThe Kia Soul wins clearly, 91.6 to 71.6, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo.
Tech & comfort 2024 Kia Soul leads by 75.9
Price 2024 Kia Soul leads by 53.8
Fuel & range 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime leads by 18.5
| Category · weight | 2024 Kia Souloverall 91.6 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 Primeoverall 71.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 46.2 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 81.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92.1 | 85.2 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 81.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 86.6 | 95.5 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 24.1 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.6 | 71.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Kia Soul: base trim LX FWD · Toyota RAV4 Prime: base trim SE AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2024 Kia Soul wins
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 4.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (41.5 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It starts $23,500 lower ($20,190 against $43,690 base MSRP).
Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
- It costs $400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,750 against $2,150).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $20,190 | $43,690 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,999 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | D-4S |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 40 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.715:1 | — |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT) | ECVT with sequential shift mode |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 8 in |
| Overall height | 63 in | 67 in |
| Overall length | 165 in | 181 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 102 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 62.1 cu-ft | 63.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.2 cu-ft | 33.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 121 cu-ft | 98.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | 37.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,888 lbs | 4,235 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,888 lbs | 4,235 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,023 lbs | 5,530 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,295 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut and stabilizer / Multi Functional Body Valve | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.8 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 279 mm | 328 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Hand Brake (Mechanical Cable Type) | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 262 mm | 315 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/60 R16 | 225/60R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in | 57.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56.4 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
176 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Cyc, PED) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | opt | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) | opt | — |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | std | — |
| Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls | std | — |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | std | — |
| Front and rear disc brakes | std | — |
| Front seat-belt and anchor pretensioners | std | — |
| Front seat-belt buckle sensor | std | — |
| Front seat-belt reminder | std | — |
| Hand brake | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | std | — |
| Rollover sensor | std | — |
| Speed sensing automatic door lock system | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-line | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control | std | std |
Infotainment6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6 speakers | std | — |
| 8 in. color touchscreen audio display unit with AM/FM/MP3, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and HD Radio (DA 2.0) | std | — |
| Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration | std | — |
| Audio Remote Control | std | — |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology without voice recognition | std | — |
| USB input | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12V power outlet (x2) in center fascia | std | — |
| Folding key with panic alarm and trunk opener | std | — |
| LX Technology Package | opt | — |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | std | — |
| External Control Compressor | std | — |
| Rear ventilation duct | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | std | — |
| Front-seat adjustable headrests (up/down/sliding) | std | — |
| Height adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Seating Capacity: 5 | — | std |
| Woven and knit cloth seat trim | std | — |
Interior31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo lamp | std | — |
| Center console armrest and storage | std | — |
| Center room lamp | std | — |
| Deluxe upper door trim | std | — |
| Digital clock | std | — |
| Door scuff plates | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume: 98.9 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 101.3 cu. ft. without moonroof | — | std |
| Front and rear door bottle holder | std | — |
| Front console cup holders | std | — |
| Full digital meter cluster | std | — |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - First Row: 37.7 in. | — | std |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - Second Row: 39.5 in. | — | std |
| Hip Room - First Row: 54.3 in. | — | std |
| Hip Room - Second Row: 47.7 in. | — | std |
| Illuminated glove box | std | — |
| Illuminated ignition cylinder ring | std | — |
| Legroom - First Row: 41.0 in. | — | std |
| Legroom - Second Row: 37.8 in. | — | std |
| Matte silver inside door handles | std | — |
| Outside temperature display | std | — |
| Overhead room lamp | std | — |
| Polyurethane steering wheel/gearshift knob | std | — |
| Shoulder Room - First Row: 57.8 in. | — | std |
| Shoulder Room - Second Row: 56.4 in. | — | std |
| Standard center door trim | std | — |
| Sunvisor with sliding function, vanity mirrors and cover | std | — |
| Tachometer | std | — |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | std | — |
| Trip computer | std | — |
Exterior37 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch Alloy wheels | opt | — |
| 16-inch Steel wheels with full wheel covers | std | — |
| Anti fog | std | — |
| Approach/Departure Angle: 18.6 / 21.4 degrees | — | std |
| Black and silver front radiator grille | std | — |
| Black belt-line | std | — |
| Black exterior side sills | std | — |
| Body-color exterior door handles | std | — |
| Body-color outside mirrors | std | — |
| Body-color wheel arch and door waistline | std | — |
| Curb Weight: 4,235 lbs. (SE) / 4,300 lbs. (XSE) | — | std |
| EPA Class: Small SUV | — | std |
| Front/Rear body-color bumper (grained type) | std | — |
| Full engine cover | std | — |
| Gloss-black A-pillar accents | std | — |
| Ground Clearance: 8.0 in. (SE) / 8.2 in. (XSE) | — | std |
| High Mounted Stop Lamp | std | — |
| Hood Gas Lift | std | — |
| Hood Insulator | std | — |
| Matte-black rear exterior garnish | std | — |
| Multi focus reflector headlights (MFR) with escort function | std | — |
| Overall Height (with antenna): 67.0 in. (SE) / 67.2 in. (XSE) | — | std |
| Overall Length: 180.9 in. | — | std |
| Overall Width: 73.0 in. | — | std |
| Positioning lights | std | — |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors | std | — |
| Rear combination lights | std | — |
| Roof rack ready (mounting points) | std | — |
| Tire Size: 225/60R18 (SE) / 235/55R19 (XSE) | — | std |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Wheel Size: 18 x 7.0 in. (SE) / 19 x 7.5 in. (XSE) | — | std |
| Wheel Type and Material: Standard aluminum alloy | — | std |
| Wheelbase: 105.9 in. | — | std |
| Auto light control | std | — |
| Privacy glass (rear windows, back-lite glass) | std | — |
| Solar glass (windshield, front door windows) | std | — |
| Front and Rear Mud Guard | opt | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel - Temporary | std | std |
Powertrain31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| 2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) engine | std | — |
| 6.6 kW Charging Time (120V at 12A/240V at 16A): 12 / 2.5 hr. | — | std |
| Active Eco | std | — |
| Battery Pack Type: 18.1 kWh Lithium-Ion | — | std |
| Battery Voltage: 355.2V | — | std |
| Bore x Stroke: 87.5 x 103.4 mm | — | std |
| Compression Ratio: 14.0:1 | — | std |
| Displacement: 2,487 cc | — | std |
| Drivetrain Layout: Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| Electric Motor Power Output, front/rear: 179/53 hp (134/40 kW) | — | std |
| Electric Motor Torque, front/rear: 199/89 lb.-ft. | — | std |
| Electric Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous | — | std |
| Emission Certification: SULEV | — | std |
| Engine Horsepower: 177 hp @ 6,000 rpm | — | std |
| Engine Oil: SAE OW-16; 4.8 qt. with oil filter change | — | std |
| Engine Torque: 165 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm | — | std |
| Engine Type: 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | — | std |
| Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal. | — | std |
| Fuel System: D-4S | — | std |
| Hybrid System Net Horsepower: 302 combined net hp | — | std |
| Idle Stop and Go (ISG) | std | — |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT) | std | — |
| Manufacturer Estimated Electric Driving Range: 42 miles | — | std |
| Manufacturer Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG): 40/36/38 | — | std |
| MPGe: 94 | — | std |
| On-board Charger: 6.6 kW | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel: 87-octane unleaded or higher | — | std |
| Trail Mode (virtual limited slip differential for extra traction) | — | std |
| Transmission Type: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode | — | std |
| Valve train: 16-valves (four-valve/cylinder), DOHC with VVT-iE (intake) and VVT-i (exhaust) | — | std |
Chassis16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes - Front Diameter: 12.9 in. | — | std |
| Brakes - Front Type: Ventilated disc | — | std |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter: 12.4 in. | — | std |
| Brakes - Rear Type: Ventilated disc | — | std |
| Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | std | — |
| Gas Shock Absorber | std | — |
| McPherson strut and stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | std | — |
| Parking Brake: Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter (front/rear): 25.4/23.2mm | — | std |
| Steering Overall Ratio: 14.3:1 (SE) / 14.4:1 (XSE) | — | std |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.76 (SE) / 2.65 (XSE) | — | std |
| Steering Type: Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system | — | std |
| Suspension - Front: MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar | — | std |
| Suspension - Rear: Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | — | std |
| Turning Circle Diameter (curb-to-curb): 36.1 ft. (SE) / 37.4 ft (XSE) | — | std |
Cargo8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo net hooks | std | — |
| Cargo Volume Behind front row w/ second row folded: 63.1 cu. ft. w/ moonroof / 63.2 cu. ft. without moonroof | — | std |
| Cargo Volume Behind second row: 33.4 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 33.5 cu. ft. without moonroof | — | std |
| Dual level cargo board | opt | — |
| GVWR: 5,530 lbs. | — | std |
| Max Towing Capacity: 2,500 lbs. | — | std |
| Maximum Tongue Weight (10% of Tow Rating): 250 lbs. | — | std |
| Payload: 1,295 lbs. (SE) / 1,230 lbs. (XSE) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Soul
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 31 · 0 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (9), Unspecified (9), Engine (5)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 30 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (10), Unspecified (6), Visibility/Wiper (6)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia SoulLX FWD | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20,190 (base trim) | $43,690 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $20,190 – $24,490 4 trims | $43,690 – $47,560 2 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Soul Eco dynamics | RAV4 Prime 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 38 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $1,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Kia Soul or the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
The Kia Soul wins clearly, 91.6 to 71.6, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Kia Soul scores 91.6 and the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime 71.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2024 Kia Soul or the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
The 2024 Kia Soul starts lower — $20,190 against $43,690, a gap of $23,500 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Kia Soul or the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
2024 Kia Soul: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2024 Kia Soul and the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
Where the 2024 Kia Soul wins: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 4, lists more comfort and tech equipment (41.5 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and starts $23,500 lower ($20,190 against $43,690 base MSRP). Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers: it carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4 and costs $400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,750 against $2,150).