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Green 2021 Kia Soul and red 2021 Ford EcoSport

2021 Kia Soul vs 2021 Ford EcoSport

The Kia Soul continues to be a top member of the Kia lineup as this boxy compact effortlessly sells itself among Tampa Bay shoppers. The Soul is a key competitor among the subcompact crossover segment of the market and with its easy blend of SUV practicality and small-car convenience, the Kia Soul is an ideal match for any kind of driver. 


After receiving a platform update last year, the 2021 Kia Soul is back with a few notable updates and six model options to choose from – LX, S, GT-Line, X-Line, EX, and Turbo. In this comparison guide, we are putting the Kia brand’s iconic 2021 Kia Soul head-to-head with the Ford brand’s 2021 Ford EcoSport subcompact crossover. See how the two duel it out below.  

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2021 Kia Soul

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2021 Ford EcoSport

2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine
Base Engine
1.0-liter EcoBoost® I-4    
147 horsepower
Horsepower
123 horsepower
25 city/31 highway/27 combined mpg
Base Fuel Economy
27 city/29 highway/28 combined mpg
7-inch touchscreen
Infotainment Center
4.2-inch LCD display
Standard
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Trim-specific availability
24.2 cubic feet/62.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space 20.9 cubic feet/50 cubic feet
38.8 inches
Rear Legroom
36.7 inches
$17,590
Starting MSRP
$19,995
10 years/100,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty
5 years/60,000 miles

 

Kia Soul Holds Steady in Subcompact Crossover Top Spot

Everything about the Kia Soul reigns supreme over the 2021 Ford EcoSport other than the base city fuel economy, and even that is nearly insignificant.  


The 2021 Kia Soul delivers 24 horsepower more than the EcoSport with the Kia crossover's base 147-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The available 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine in the Soul Turbo delivers an eye-popping 201 horsepower in total, blowing away the available 166 horsepower in select EcoSport models.  


Shoppers looking for a high-tech driving experience will find everything in the 2021 Kia Soul, even the base models. The Soul comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment center with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ included. The base Ford EcoSport is fitted with a 4.2-inch LCD audio screen with no smartphone connection capabilities.  


When choosing between the 2021 Kia Soul and the 2021 Ford EcoSport, choosing the Soul is the clear answer every time. Get started on your search for a new Soul here at Friendly Kia in New Port Richey, FL.  

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