Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 111.2 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 192.8 in | -30.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.4 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 66.6 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 3790 lb. | -1012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.6 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.8 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.2 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -16.5 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 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Murano.