Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in | 0 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 159.4 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 67.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 57.3 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 2656 lb. | 181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.8 in | -2.9 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 | 49.3 in | 51.2 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 31.1 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.
2016 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 |