Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
Electric 214 hp 250 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 176.4 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 61.4 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3882 lb. | -1003 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 50.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.5 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 31.3 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 |
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