2023 Hyundai Accent vs. 2023 Kia Soul

The 2023 Hyundai Accent is sought after for its excellent gas mileage, compact size and outstanding value. How does it compare to the 2023 Kia Soul, an economy car with a competent powertrain, solid infotainment and comfortable cabin?

Design & Style

The Kia Soul is a hatchback that is capable of holding five people, but it only has front wheel drive. Its newest changes for the year include the removal of its manual transmission and the addition of standardized eight inch touch displays. It also has the Technology package along with wireless smartphone charging. The Soul has a jaunty and angular exterior with a cabin that is roomy and relaxing.

The Hyundai Accent is a 4 door sedan that can also seat five. Its manual transmission has also been phased out, and it has a conservative and well-proportioned exterior with a spacious and comfortable cabin. About 14 cubic feet has been reserved for trunk space and there are accommodations for smartphones along with interior surfaces that are spill resistant. The seats are covered in durable cloth and in the front you can see a grille that is 6 sided with LEDs.

Technology & Safety

Those that purchase the Hyundai Accent with Limited trim will receive emergency automated brakes and excellent external vision. It earned a 4 star rating from the NHTSA and also has automated headlights with cruise control. Perks within its cabin include five inch touch displays, Bluetooth, air conditioning, sunroof, keyless start and the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

The Kia Soul also earned a 4 star review from the NHTSA. It has many of the features found in the Hyundai Accent but its headlights were poorly rated and it only earned 3 stars for its side impact protection. It has activated lane control, blind area monitoring and emergency automated brakes, but its external vision is only decent thanks to thickened roof pillars. Its cabin perks include the option of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, keyless start, wireless charging for smartphones and ten inch touch displays.

Performance

The Kia Soul is powered by an inline 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 147 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 8 seconds. The Hyundai Accent is powered by an inline 4, 1.6 liter engine that can generate 120 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 9 seconds.

The Bottom Line

While the Kia Soul has a slight edge in horsepower and acceleration, the Hyundai Accent is more affordable with superior fuel economy. And because the Kia Soul is mired by safety issues such as poor headlights and side impact ratings, this makes the Hyundai Accent the winner since it’s safer to drive.

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