Kia Soul and Ford Fiesta
For those parents out there that have sons or daughters that are getting ready to drive, then they are more than likely worried about finding a new car that is going to be safe and one that is not going to break the bank. Plus, parents are wanting something that is easy on gas since most teenagers are working part-time jobs and simply cannot afford to fuel a gas guzzler. There are two cars that most professionals are recommending to those parents when it comes to finding the first car for your son or daughter, and this is the 2011 Kia Soul and the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Gas Mileage
In the city, the Kia Soul is going to get around 24 to 26 miles per gallon, while offering 30 to 31 miles per gallon on the highway. The Ford Fiesta is going to get around 28 or 29 miles per gallon in the city, while offering 37 to 40 miles per gallon on the highway.
Engines and Transmissions
The Kia Soul is offering I-4 engines, with the choice of the 1.6 liter that offers 122 horsepower or the 2.0 liter that offers 142 horsepower. Transmission wise, people are going to get the choice of a four speed automatic or a five speed manual, both with overdrive capabilities.
The Ford Fiesta offers one type of engine, which is the I4, 1.6 liter that gets around 120 horsepower. They are offering two options in regard to transmissions, the first being a five speed manual, and the second being a six speed auto shift manual transmission both with overdrive capacities.
Safety
The Kia Soul is one option that is racking up the approval from both professionals and parents because of the safety features that are on the Soul. These include:
* Side curtain air bags
* Side impact air bags in the front
* Electronic stability program
* Head restraints for front seat
* Anti lock brakes
The Ford Fiesta has the following safety features:
* Seven air bags, dual stage front, seat mounted side impact, curtain air bags, and a drivers knee bags
*Anti lock brakes
* Electronic Stability Program
What Parents Will Like
Parents are going to like the safety features of the car, as well as the price tag. The price for these are around $13,000 for the base model, with $19,000 being the top of the line model of the Soul. Parents are also going to like the fact that the warranty on these are some of the best in the business since it is the regular Kia warranty.
Parents are going to love the price with a price range of $13,000 up to $17,500, the parents are going to be getting a great deal on the Fiesta. In addition, they are going to like the safety features of the car so that they know that their children are safe while driving.
What Kids Will Like
For those teenagers that get the Soul for their first car, they are going to like the high performance stereo that is installed on these vehicles. They are also going to like the fact that the style is young and hip, with colors of these available that speak to the young that drive them.
Kids will like the Fiesta style, with a sedan and a popular hatchback available, they have their choices cut out from them. They are also going to like the fact that the Fiesta is simply a fun car to have and drive.
Conclusion
Both the Kia Soul and Ford Fiesta are going to be cars that the teenagers love to drive and that the parents can feel comfortably in buying for the child. The choice comes down to the amount that the parents want to spend and which is most comfortable for the driver.
