Model Year | 2021 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.8 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 165.2 in | 188.4 in | -23.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 68.1 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 3979 lb. | -943 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.7 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -18.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.1 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -33.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Soul.
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |