Comparison - BMW iX1 xDrive30 2023 - vs - Kia Soul GT-Line 2020

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BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport First Drive Review
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BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport First Drive Review
2023 BMW iX1 (inc. 0-100 & autonomous) review
Review: 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
2020 Kia Soul GT-Line – Long Live The Box Car
2020 Kia Soul Review: Will This New Soul Be The Best Selling Kia Ever?
2020 Kia Soul Turbo | The Frenetic Hamster
2020 Kia Soul - Hamsters Not Included
2019 Kia Soul EV | CarGurus Test Drive Review
2020 Kia Soul - Review & Road Test
2020 Kia Soul Turbo | The Frenetic Hamster
Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
54,960
Updated: 
04 Oct 2022
$
27,490
Updated: 
22 Jun 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Mineral White metallic
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Sanremo Green metallic
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Black Sapphire metallic
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Space Silver
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Phytonic Blue metallic
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Utah Orange metallic
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Blue Bay Lagoon Metallic
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Color: 
Snow white pearl
#FFFFFF
Gravity gray
#4F5257
Neptune blue
#2E46C4
Cherry black
#000000
Inferno red
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Electric

Battery: 
66.45 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
267mi
Full Charge Time: 
DC charging time in min (10-80% state of charge) with High-Power-Charging Station 29
Top Speed: 
111mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
More convincing than a petrol X1
New curved display is very appealing
Bigger and more practical than older X1s

Cons
Could there be a more affordable, less powerful version?
It’s a heavy blighter (but then so are most electric SUVs)
Lacks the pioneering feel of previous BMW i products

By: 
whichcar.com.au

Pros
Impressive performance
Good rear seat space
Decent range on a full charge

Cons
Firmer ride than rivals
No physical infotainment controls
Currently only one very expensive version available

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Feels premium
Easy to drive
Lots of kit as standard

Cons
No full one-pedal drive available
Pricey for a family SUV
Fiddly infotainment controls

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The 2020 Kia Soul compact hatchback is proof of life among small, inexpensive cars.

Pros
Good style that’s grown on us
Fuel-efficient powertrains
Low price, but not cheap
Versatile interior
Comfortable for adults

Cons
Base Soul skimps on safety
Top engine isn’t great
No AWD
Limited rearward vision

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Kia Soul ranked #1 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Kia Soul has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Large cargo capacity
User-friendly tech features
Comfortable, roomy seats

Cons
Middling interior quality
Rivals are more athletic

By: 
usnews.com

The 2020 Kia Soul comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.The 2020 Kia Soul is totally redesigned.Restyled exterior and new base powertrain.Part of the third Soul generation introduced for 2020.

Pros
Lots of features for the price
Roomier than other subcompact crossovers
Surprisingly fun to drive
Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Cons
Excessive wind and tire noise at freeway speeds
Clunky response from turbocharged engine's transmission

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
27.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
32.00mpg
Engine type: 
Electric
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
Torque: 
364ft-lbs
195ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
Horsepower: 
308hp
201hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multifunction steering wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Trim elements on steering wheel spokes in pearl chrome
12V - Power sockets
Leather steering wheel
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electric Power Steering
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.10in
165.20in
Width: 
72.60in
70.90in
Height: 
63.60in
63.00in
Ground Clearance: 
6.60in
6.70in
Front Track: 
62.60in
62.00in
Rear Track: 
62.70in
62.40in
Wheel Base: 
105.90in
102.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.30
Rear Head Room: 
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
38.80in
Front Hip Room: 
53.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
52.70cu.ft
62.10cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.30cu.ft
23.40cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4596.00lbs
3036.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
instrument display, audio, telephone and driver assistance

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver and front passenger heated seats
Front sports seats
Single front passenger seat
Leatherette/Cloth
Bucket Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar Stabilizer Bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Glove compartment
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
2 x USB Type C ports for charging and data transmission
BMW iconic sound electric
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System
1 Subwoofer(S)
USB Connection
10 Total Speakers
640 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear wiper
Heated rear window
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Solar Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
18 X 7.5 In
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Closing system with central locking
Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet interior and tailgate
Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Electromechanical parking brake
Attentiveness assist
Tyre puncture warning system
iDrive controller
Drive off assistant
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Options

Packages: 
Paint Protection Package
Exterior Options: 
Cross Bars
Puddle Lamps
Mudguards
Wheel Locks
Rear Bumper Applique (Turbo)
Interior Options: 
Carpet Floor Mats
Illuminated Door Sill Plates
Cargo Mat W/Seatback Protection
Cargo Tray
Interior Light Kit
Sport Pedals

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black sofino leatherette and cloth
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