DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2018 Kia Optima vs 2018 Kia Soul Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

VS
WINNER

Kia Soul

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.

70.5–71.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

Kia OptimaSpecificationKia Soul
KiaMakeKia
OptimaModelSoul
2018Model year2018
EstateBody typeSUV
5Seats5
5Doors5

Performance

Kia OptimaSpecificationKia Soul
8,9 s0–100 km/h7,8 s
210 km/hTop speed196 km/h
1591 ccEngine displacement1591 cc
180 HPPower204 HP
265 NmTorque265 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

Kia OptimaSpecificationKia Soul
PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank54 lt
7,7 ltUrban consumption8,7 lt
5,2 ltExtra-urban consumption5,8 lt
6,1 ltAverage consumption6,9 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Kia OptimaSpecificationKia Soul
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
7 DCTGears7 DCT
215/60 R16; 215/55 R17; 235/45 ZR18Tyre size235/45 R18 94V
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Kia OptimaSpecificationKia Soul
4855 mmLength4140 mm
1860 mmWidth1800 mm
1470 mmHeight1618 mm
1495-1610 KgWeight1289-1437 Kg
2805 mmWheelbase2570 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2018 Kia Optima and 2018 Kia Soul approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Kia Soul leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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