Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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 | 101.2 in | 111.2 in | -10 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 192.8 in | -29.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.4 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 66.6 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 3790 lb. | -953 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.6 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.8 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.6 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.8 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.2 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.7 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
2016 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 |
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