Model Year | 2015 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Subaru Crosstrek | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.9 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 176.5 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.0 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 63.6 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3265 lb. | -386 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.1 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 55.2 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.5 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 55.3 ft3 | 6 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 |
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | The Subaru Impreza has a roomier and more comfortable rear seat than most compact hatchbacks. But in Crosstrek form the competition becomes small crossovers, and the rear seat in the Kia Seltos and some others is about equally roomy. A couple of adults should be comfortable back there. see full Subaru Crosstrek review |
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