Kia Soul X-Line vs Chevrolet Equinox FWD

Kia Soul X-Line

Crossover · Gasoline

Chevrolet Equinox FWD

Crossover · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Kia Soul X-Line

The Kia Soul X-Line pairs family-ready space with city-friendly ease, delivering efficient running and a useful 542-liter cargo hold. It offers good value in its segment while steering clear of performance and premium pretensions.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety7.8 L/100km

Car B

Chevrolet Equinox FWD

Delivers good value in its segment for growing families, pairing 5-star safety with a generous 847 L cargo area. Efficient for its class and supported by a 78 reliability score, it suits daily use and road trips.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety170 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 63 / 83

City 54 / 52

Budget / value 51 / 64

Road trip 53 / 63

Performance 27 / 28

Cargo 37 / 54

Practical 40 / 60

Premium 21 / 23

Winter 34 / 54

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Soul X-Line · Orange = Chevrolet Equinox FWD

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Soul X-Line Chevrolet Equinox FWD

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Pros & cons

Kia Soul X-Line

Efficient for its class with 7.8 combined consumption
Generous 542-liter cargo area suits family gear and weekend trips
Seats five, a practical fit for growing families
At 21,690, it offers good value in its segment
Modest performance: 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s and 147 hp
Top speed of 180 km/h won’t satisfy enthusiasts
Gasoline-only in this trim; no hybrid or EV option
Not aimed at a premium look or feel

Chevrolet Equinox FWD

5-star safety rating for peace of mind
847 L cargo space handles family gear and luggage
$26,000 pricing offers good value in its segment
Reliability score of 78 supports hassle-free ownership
Front-wheel drive may be less ideal than AWD for slick or unpaved conditions
0–100 km/h in 9 s is modest for performance-focused buyers
8.4 L/100 km may not satisfy those chasing maximum fuel savings
Five-seat layout won’t suit larger families needing three rows

Verdict

Pick Kia Soul X-Line if…

Best fuel economy

Kia Soul X-Line uses 7.8 L/100km vs 8.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Chevrolet Equinox FWD if…

More power

Chevrolet Equinox FWD puts out 170 hp vs 147 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Kia Soul X-Line

Chevrolet Equinox FWD

Verdict

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