Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 190 hp@5800 197 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.1 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 189.2 in | -26.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 58.7 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3340 lb. | -461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 44.6 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 |
2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have arthritis and it is great to have a seat that i can lower and slide way back. Not just great - it was important in the purchase decision. . see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is large and lots of leg room. Nice feature is the center armrest, which many cars in this price range do not have. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Very big seat area for a big person. Easy to get in and out of. see full Toyota Camry review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The wings are not angled up too steeply for my wide, creaky hips. I still need a two-inch foam insert to see properly and compensate for the lack of OEM padding in the seat, though. see full Toyota Camry review |
2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
These seats seem to have been designed for someone 250 pounds. Wide, flat, and no proper support for your back. While this has a lumbar support for the driver, the poor seat design makes this uncomfortable for long trips. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It could not seat three adults, while the Ford could easily seat three large people, and give them limo-like legroom. see full Toyota Camry review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
ok, but not as roomy as the azera see full Toyota Camry review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
knees touching the back of the front seat (after i adjusted the front seat to how i would sit) see full Toyota Camry review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Hand parking brake uncomfortable to right leg on long trips. see full Toyota Camry review |