Model Year | 2015 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick Encore GX | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5600 174 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 102.2 in | -1 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 171.4 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.4 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 64.1 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2714 lb. | 3075 lb. | -361 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.9 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.6 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 47.5 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.0 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 23.5 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 50.2 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Buick Encore GX.