Kia Soul vs Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Kia Soul

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Hatchback · Hybrid · FWD

Car A

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

Car B

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

A compact plug-in hybrid focused on efficiency and daily usability, offering up to 50 km electric range and a useful 443 L trunk. Best for budget-focused city and family duties; less suited to performance or cargo-heavy needs.

5 seatsHatchbackHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100kmHybrid

Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 67

City 59 / 66

Budget / value 66 / 75

Road trip 50 / 41

Performance 31 / 32

Cargo 42 / 24

Practical 57 / 59

Premium 21 / 22

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Soul · Orange = Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Soul Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

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Pros & cons

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

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

50 km electric range covers most city commutes and errands
Rated 1.6 combined consumption keeps running costs down and is efficient for its class
Practical 5-seat layout with a 443 L trunk suits small families
At 25,900, it offers good value in its segment
0–100 km/h in 10.6 s is modest for highway passing
50 km EV range may be short for longer daily routes without charging
FWD only—no AWD option if you need extra traction
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite decent trunk volume

Verdict

Pick Kia Soul if…

Lower entry price

Kia Soul starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid if…

Performance & capability

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Kia Soul

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Verdict

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