Honda Fit 2009 vs Kia Soul — full comparison

Honda Fit 2009

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Kia Soul

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Honda Fit 2009

The 2009 Honda Fit blends five-seat practicality with efficient 1.5L performance and a notably large 712 L cargo area for family and city use. Signals point to strong reliability and safety at a price that represents good value in its segment.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km

Car B

Kia Soul

The Kia Soul pairs five-seat practicality with efficient gasoline running and a very large 752 L cargo area at a price that suits growing families. Best for city and suburban use with FWD and modest performance, it’s less ideal for harsh winters or enthusiasts.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety150 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 76 / 75

City 74 / 59

Budget / value 74 / 66

Road trip 37 / 50

Performance 30 / 31

Cargo 40 / 42

Practical 61 / 57

Premium 13 / 21

Winter 20 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Fit 2009 · Orange = Kia Soul

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda Fit 2009 Kia Soul

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Pros & cons

Honda Fit 2009

Versatile 712 L cargo space supports growing families and errands
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km for city and commuting
Signals emphasize strong reliability and safety priorities
At 15,990, represents good value in its segment
FWD only; those needing extra winter traction may want AWD
118 hp and 9.5 s 0–100 km/h are not aimed at performance seekers
Limited to five seats, so not ideal for larger families
Not positioned for a premium experience per signals

Kia Soul

Generous 752 L cargo space suits growing-family gear and weekly shopping
Efficient for its class at 7.6 L/100 km to help manage fuel costs
Good value in its segment at a 19,900 price point
Easygoing everyday performance (150 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s) for commuting and city driving
FWD may not suit harsh winter conditions compared with AWD rivals
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV range
Not tuned for enthusiasts; 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s is average
Seats 5 only; not an option for those needing three rows

Verdict

Pick Honda Fit 2009 if…

Best fuel economy

Honda Fit 2009 uses 6.5 L/100km vs 7.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Kia Soul if…

More power

Kia Soul puts out 150 hp vs 118 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Honda Fit 2009

Kia Soul

Verdict

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