| 2025 Kia Soul LX | 2025 Chevrolet Trax LS | 2025 Hyundai Venue Essential | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add vehicles | 2025 Kia Soul LX | 2025 Chevrolet Trax LS | 2025 Hyundai Venue Essential |
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| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | CA$22,895 | CA$24,199 | CA$21,099 |
| Fees | CA$1,900 | CA$2,100 | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$431/month | CA$455/month | CA$397/month |
| Awards | Best urban crossover of 2025 | - | - |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 1,2 l I-3 | 1,6 l I-4 |
| Power | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm (110 kW) | 137 hp @ 5,000 rpm (102 kW) | 121 hp @ 6,300 rpm (90 kW) |
| Torque | 132 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (179 N·m) | 162 lb·ft @ 2,500 rpm (220 N·m) | 113 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (153 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV |
| Assembly | Gwangju, KR | Changwon, KR | Ulsan, KR |
| Generation | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |||
| City | 8.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 683 km | 617 km | 600 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 187 g/km | 190 g/km | 177 g/km |
| Equipment | |||
| Sunroof | not available | not available | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | not available | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available | not available | not available |
| Head-up display | not available | not available | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available | not available | not available |
| Smart key | not available | not available | not available |
| Blindspot detection | not available | optional | not available |
| Forward collision warning | not available | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | not available | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available | not available | not available |
| Remote engine start | not available | standard | not available |
| GPS | not available | not available | not available |
| Infotainment | |||
| Front USB ports | not available | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available | not available | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available | standard | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available | standard | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available | not available | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam | semi-independent, torsion beam | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/60R16 | P225/60R17 | P185/65R15 |
| Rear tires | P205/60R16 | P225/60R17 | P185/65R15 |
| Safety | |||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |||
| Length | 4,195 mm (165″) | 4,536 mm (179″) | 4,040 mm (159″) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (71″) | 1,824 mm (72″) | 1,770 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63″) | 1,560 mm (61″) | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102″) | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,520 mm (99″) |
| Weight | 1,310 kg (2,888 lb) | 1,353 kg (2,983 lb) | 1,201 kg (2,648 lb) |
| Capacities | |||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 685 l and 1,758 l | between 725 l and 1,532 l | between 530 l and 903 l |
| Fuel tank | 54 l (12 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) | 45 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | |||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 s | 10.7 s (estimated) | 11.0 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.5 s | 8.8 s (estimated) | 8.5 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 40 m (estimated) | 40 m (estimated) | 43 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | |||
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | N/A | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Average | 78% | 73% | 69% |
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