Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 104.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 166.1 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.5 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 55.1 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 2943 lb. | -165 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.9 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 35.3 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.0 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 31.7 in | 7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2016 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |