Model Year | 2023 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.2 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 165.2 in | 159.4 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 67.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 57.3 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 2729 lb. | 115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 31.1 in | 7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.1 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Soul.
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |