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Kia Soul (2017) vs. Kia Optima (2017) Specs

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2017 Kia Soul and 2017 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2017 2017  
Model Kia Soul Kia Optima  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 110.4 in -9.2 in
Length 163.0 in 191.1 in -28.1 in
Width 70.9 in 73.2 in -2.3 in
Height 63.5 in 57.7 in 5.8 in
Curb Weight 3232 lb. 3494 lb. -262 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.2 gal. 18.5 gal. -4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 39.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 58.1 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 56.0 in -2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 45.5 in -4.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.5 in 37.8 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 56.4 in -1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.3 in 56.0 in -6.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 35.6 in 3.5 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.2 ft3 15.9 ft3 8.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 61.3 ft3 15.9 ft3 45.4 ft3

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