Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Kia Soul | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 101.2 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 185.2 in | 163.0 in | 22.2 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 63.0 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 2714 lb. | 996 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 39.1 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.3 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.5 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.