Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Niro | |
Engine | Electric 109 hp 210 lb-ft |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.1 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 174.0 in | -11 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 60.8 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3289 lb. | 3721 lb. | -432 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.2 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 45.4 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | -2.4 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 |
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