Kia Soul EV vs Volvo V60
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Volvo V60
Overview
| Spec | Kia Soul EVBase | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | T8 Polestar Engineered |
| Body style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | electric | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2019 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Soul EVBase | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,950 (best) | $71,250 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Soul EVBase | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 31 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 30 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 33 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 108 MPGe (best) | 74 MPGe |
| Electric range | 111 mi (best) | 40 mi |
| Battery capacity | 30 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 5 hr | 5 hr |
| Fuel tank | — | 15.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Soul EVBase | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 109 hp | 455 hp (best) |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft | 523 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | — | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Soul EVBase | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 49.5 cu ft | 60.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,032 lbs (best) | 915 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,289 lbs (best) | 4,490 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in (best) | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 113.1 in (best) |
| Length | 163 in | 187.4 in (best) |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in (best) |
| Height | 63 in (best) | 56.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Soul EVBase | Volvo V60T8 Polestar Engineered |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 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 | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 2 (best) |
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.
| Trim | Kia Soul EV | Volvo V60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $33,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T8 Polestar Engineered $71,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | + $35,950 MSRP | — |
Kia Soul EV vs Volvo V60 FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Kia Soul EV or 2025 Volvo V60?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Kia Soul EV vs 2025 Volvo V60 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Kia Soul EV or 2025 Volvo V60?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Kia Soul EV starts lower at $33,950.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Kia Soul EV or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2019 Kia Soul EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (33,950).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Kia Soul EV or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2025 Volvo V60 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 Kia Soul EV or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2019 Kia Soul EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (111).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Kia Soul EV or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2025 Volvo V60 leads on horsepower in this comparison (455).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2019 Kia Soul EV or 2025 Volvo V60?
- The 2025 Volvo V60 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Kia Soul EV vs 2025 Volvo V60?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volvo V60 (5/5 NHTSA overall).