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FIAT 500L vs Kia Soul

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2020 FIAT 500L

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2025 Kia Soul

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Overview

SpecFIAT 500LPopKia SoulLX
Selected trimPopLX
Body styleWagonWagon
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20202025

Pricing & market

SpecFIAT 500LPopKia SoulLX
MSRP$22,500$20,490 (best)
Lowest listing price—$8,999 (best)
Median listing price—$18,200 (best)
Highest listing price—$26,995 (best)
For sale now038 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFIAT 500LPopKia SoulLX
Combined MPG25 MPG30 MPG (best)
City MPG22 MPG27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG30 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank13.2 gal14.3 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFIAT 500LPopKia SoulLX
Horsepower160 hp (best)147 hp
Torque184 lb-ft (best)132 lb-ft
Engine size1.4 L2 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFIAT 500LPopKia SoulLX
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume68 cu ft (best)62.1 cu ft
Payload—1,135 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,254 lbs2,888 lbs (best)
Ground clearance4.7 in6.7 in (best)
Wheelbase102.8 in (best)102.4 in
Length167 in (best)165.2 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in (best)
Height65.3 in (best)63 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFIAT 500LPopKia SoulLX
NHTSA overall—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFIAT 500LKia Soul
1

Pop

$22,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$20,490 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Trekking

$23,825 MSRP

S

$22,990 MSRP

3

Urbana

$24,420 MSRP

GT-Line

$24,090 MSRP

4

Lounge

$24,645 MSRP

EX

$24,790 MSRP

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FIAT 500L vs Kia Soul FAQ

Which is better: 2020 FIAT 500L or 2025 Kia Soul?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 FIAT 500L vs 2025 Kia Soul on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2020 FIAT 500L or 2025 Kia Soul?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Kia Soul starts lower at $20,490. Live Kia Soul listings start at $8,999.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 FIAT 500L or 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2025 Kia Soul leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,490).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 FIAT 500L or 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2025 Kia Soul leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).
Which has better horsepower: 2020 FIAT 500L or 2025 Kia Soul?
The 2020 FIAT 500L leads on horsepower in this comparison (160).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 FIAT 500L vs 2025 Kia Soul?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia Soul (4/5 NHTSA overall).