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Kia Rio vs Kia Soul Comparison

Overview: Kia Rio vs Soul

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.25/5
28 reviews
4.25/5
4 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • One of the best subcompact models

    While looking for performance-oriented subcompact cars, the Kia Rio-4-door stood out to me. I tested many other cars before finalizing it, but none...

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    Espyke Jun 09, 2023 for Kia Rio Hatchback
  • A complete disaster

    I have had a love-and-hate relationship with the Kia Soul. I did not face any issues in the first two weeks. But the Kia Soul started showing its...

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    Isagani Jun 09, 2023 for Kia Soul

From The Experts

Things we like

When it comes to premium hatchbacks, there are very few options available in the market, which offer the stance and levels of a premium feel-good factor as the Kia Rio does. The hatchback is fairly large and the dimensions along with the low slung stance give the Kia Rio a smart and authoritative road presence.

It’s not only the exteriors of the Kia Rio which make it a premium looking car, but the hatchback is also pretty impressive when you step in its cabin as well. The overall cabin layout not only feels wide and well-built, but also the presence of many premium bits like a touch screen infotainment system, keyless entry with push-button start and automatic climate control makes it feel like a car from one segment above.

While the large dimensions give the Kia Rio a good presence, they also play a major role in making the interior cabin vastly spacious as well. The Rio offers an impressive amount of legroom and knee room, which are comparable to an entry-level sedan positioned one price bracket above it.

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Things we don't like

The Kia Rio’s 1.4-litre engine is fairly decent when it comes to performance on tarmac, but the fuel efficiency in both manual, as well as automatic variants, are not too excellent to write about.

The Kia Rio feels upmarket and modern in each and every aspect, however, the instrument console design feels too plain and unattractive, which makes up for a boring looking driver’s cockpit.

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Videos of Kia Rio and Kia Soul

  • Road Test: 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door
    Road Test: 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Review : MPGomatic Test Drive
    2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Review : MPGomatic Test Drive
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2014 Kia Rio Review - Greater Vancouver Kia Dealer
    2014 Kia Rio Review - Greater Vancouver Kia Dealer
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2012 Kia Rio SX Hatchback Start Up, Exhaust, Test Drive, and In Depth Review
    2012 Kia Rio SX Hatchback Start Up, Exhaust, Test Drive, and In Depth Review
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • Kia Rio 5 Door SX 2012 Test Drive & Car Review by RoadflyTV with Emme Hall
    Kia Rio 5 Door SX 2012 Test Drive & Car Review by RoadflyTV with Emme Hall
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2012 Kia Rio Test Drive & Car Review
    2012 Kia Rio Test Drive & Car Review
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2012 Kia Rio EX 5-Door HD Video Review
    2012 Kia Rio EX 5-Door HD Video Review
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2014 Kia Soul Review and Road Test (Quick Spin)
    2014 Kia Soul Review and Road Test (Quick Spin)
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2015 Kia Soul Start Up and Review 2.0 L 4-Cylinder
    2015 Kia Soul Start Up and Review 2.0 L 4-Cylinder
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2015 Kia SOUL Review
    2015 Kia SOUL Review
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2014 Kia Soul Review
    2014 Kia Soul Review
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2014 KIA Soul DETAILED Review on Everyman Driver
    2014 KIA Soul DETAILED Review on Everyman Driver
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • Car Tech - 2014 Kia Soul
    Car Tech - 2014 Kia Soul
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2014 Kia Soul - Which? first drive
    2014 Kia Soul - Which? first drive
    18 Apr, 2015 .
  • 2014 Kia Soul ! Start Up, Exhaust, Test Drive, and In Depth Review
    2014 Kia Soul ! Start Up, Exhaust, Test Drive, and In Depth Review
    18 Apr, 2015 .

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