Comparison - Renault Arkana Hybrid 2021 - vs - Kia Soul GT-Line 2020

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
29,900
Updated: 
07 Aug 2021
$
27,490
Updated: 
22 Jun 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Dual-Clutch Automated Manual
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
14.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Flame red
#973126
Metallic black
#31343B
Glacial White
#ADADAD
Metallic grey
#5F5D5B
Pearl white
#DCE0E6
zanzibar blue
#224A64
valencia orange
#EF7A35
Color: 
Snow white pearl
#FFFFFF
Gravity gray
#4F5257
Neptune blue
#2E46C4
Cherry black
#000000
Inferno red
#FF0900

Electric

Battery: 
12kWh
Top Speed: 
107mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
10.80s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Sleek looks
Frugal hybrid
Lots of standard equipment

Cons
More expensive than the Captur
Not very quick
Rear seats don’t slide

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Pros
Stylish looks
Well equipped
Roomy interior

Cons
Poor ride
Interior quality
Dull to drive

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The 2020 Kia Soul compact hatchback is proof of life among small, inexpensive cars.

Pros
Good style that’s grown on us
Fuel-efficient powertrains
Low price, but not cheap
Versatile interior
Comfortable for adults

Cons
Base Soul skimps on safety
Top engine isn’t great
No AWD
Limited rearward vision

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Kia Soul ranked #1 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Kia Soul has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Large cargo capacity
User-friendly tech features
Comfortable, roomy seats

Cons
Middling interior quality
Rivals are more athletic

By: 
usnews.com

The 2020 Kia Soul comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.The 2020 Kia Soul is totally redesigned.Restyled exterior and new base powertrain.Part of the third Soul generation introduced for 2020.

Pros
Lots of features for the price
Roomier than other subcompact crossovers
Surprisingly fun to drive
Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Cons
Excessive wind and tire noise at freeway speeds
Clunky response from turbocharged engine's transmission

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
27.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
32.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.30L
1.60L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 600rpm
195ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
Horsepower: 
140hp
at 5 600rpm
201hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Perforated leather steering wheel with red stitching
Heated steering wheel
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electric Power Steering
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
179.80in
165.20in
Width: 
80.00in
70.90in
Height: 
61.80in
63.00in
Ground Clearance: 
6.70in
Front Track: 
62.00in
Rear Track: 
62.30in
62.40in
Wheel Base: 
107.00in
102.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
34.50
38.30
Rear Head Room: 
33.90
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
38.80in
Front Hip Room: 
53.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.60in
55.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.20in
54.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
47.70cu.ft
62.10cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.11cu.ft
23.40cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3163.00lbs
3036.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
no
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
power steering
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Special R.S. line leather seats - suede effect
Electric height-adjustable driver and passenger seats
Leatherette/Cloth
Bucket Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar Stabilizer Bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Heated steering wheel
Heated front seats
Automatic heating and air conditioning system and air purifier
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
• EASY LINK with 9.3" screen and navigation: Connected multimedia system
Android AutoTM and Apple CarplayTM
Bluetooth®, USB sockets
7’’ colour TFT driver’s information display
6 speakers
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System
1 Subwoofer(S)
USB Connection
10 Total Speakers
640 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Automatic wipers with rain sensor
Extra-tinted rear windows and tailgate
Solar Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
18 X 7.5 In
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Traffic sign recognition
Active emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist detection
Lane keep assist with active steering and lane departure warning
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Blind spot warning
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Options

Packages: 
Paint Protection Package
Exterior Options: 
Cross Bars
Puddle Lamps
Mudguards
Wheel Locks
Rear Bumper Applique (Turbo)
Interior Options: 
Carpet Floor Mats
Illuminated Door Sill Plates
Cargo Mat W/Seatback Protection
Cargo Tray
Interior Light Kit
Sport Pedals

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black sofino leatherette and cloth
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