Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 101.2 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 168.5 in | 163.0 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 63.0 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 2784 lb. | -418 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.2 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.9 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 49.3 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 39.1 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -48.9 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review |
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