2017 Ford Fiesta Hatchback vs 2017 Kia Soul

Thanks to their unmatched fuel efficiency, pristine handling and maneuverability, roomy interiors and long lists of advanced new features, hatchback models have been exponentially growing in popularity since they were first released. And if you want to see the best of everything new hatchbacks offer, all you need to do is look at the 2017 Ford Fiesta Hatchback. With its efficient yet powerful engine options, adequately spacious and comfortable interior and extensive array of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features, the new Ford Fiesta Hatchback is the model all other hatchbacks strive to match.

"Strive" is the operative word in that sentence, as no other hatchback can reach the bar set by the new Ford Fiesta Hatchback. Just take a look at this 2017 Ford Fiesta Hatchback versus 2017 Kia Soul head-to-head model comparison, and you’ll see the new Fiesta Hatchback always comes out on top.

2017 Ford Fiesta Hatchback    VS    2017 Kia Soul
$14,835    Starting Price    $16,995
120 HP    Horsepower    130 HP
27 MPG    City Gas Mileage    24 MPG
35 MPG    Highway Gas Mileage    30 MPG

We’re guessing the first advantage of the 2017 Ford Fiesta Hatchback immediately jumped off the page for you. You know, the row in our table that shows the new Ford Fiesta Hatchback – the better all-around vehicle – has a starting price over $2,000 less than the starting price for the 2017 Kia Soul.

The 2017 Kia Soul does offer one advantage, though it’s a slim victory and one the 2017 Fiesta Hatchback easily makes up for. See, the new Kia Soul provides a bit more power, offering 130 horsepower to the 2017 Ford Fiesta Hatchback’s 120 horsepower. But the new Ford Fiesta Hatchback gets 27 miles per gallon in the city and 35 miles per gallon on the highway, while the new Kia Soul only gets 24 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.

For more on the 2017 Ford Fiesta Hatchback and everything it brings to the table, please reach out to our friendly Brandon Ford staff in Tampa, FL.