Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 184.1 in | -21.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.4 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 67.9 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 3902 lb. | -1065 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.5 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.8 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.8 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -16.9 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.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |