Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 102.4 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 175.4 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 59.6 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2789 lb. | 2354 lb. | 435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 10.8 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 51.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 48.1 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 46.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.0 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 46.5 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 |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |