Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.4 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 191.1 in | -28.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 57.7 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3494 lb. | -262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.1 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.0 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 45.5 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 56.0 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.6 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 45.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.