Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.1 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 186.4 in | -23.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 58.3 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3287 lb. | -55 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.7 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.7 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 46.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |