Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura TL | Kia Soul | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 101.2 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 163.0 in | 32.3 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 70.9 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 63.0 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3708 lb. | 2714 lb. | 994 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.2 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.9 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 49.3 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.1 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -48.2 ft3 |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |