Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 105.1 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 179.4 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.0 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 56.5 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3002 lb. | -123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 50.5 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.3 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 51.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.2 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 48.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
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