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BMW 3-Series (2008) vs. Kia Soul (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Kia Soul specs.

2008 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year 2008 2016  
Model BMW 3-Series Kia Soul  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 101.2 in 7.5 in
Length 178.2 in 163.0 in 15.2 in
Width 71.5 in 70.9 in 0.6 in
Height 55.8 in 63.0 in -7.2 in
Curb Weight 3462 lb. 2714 lb. 748 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.2 gal. 1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.6 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.5 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 40.9 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 39.5 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 54.7 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 49.3 in -49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 39.1 in -4.5 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows) -3.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 24.2 ft3 0.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 61.3 ft3 -3.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul

2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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