Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 111.0 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 197.2 in | -34.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 58.5 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3495 lb. | -263 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.4 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.8 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 56.2 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.9 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 46.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Soul.
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |