Honda Accord (2008) vs. Kia Soul (2011) Specs

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2008 Honda Accord and 2011 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Honda Accord	Kia Soul
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	100.4 in	9.8 in
Length	194.1 in	161.6 in	32.5 in
Width	72.7 in	70.3 in	2.4 in
Height	58.1 in	63.4 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	3230 lb.	2560 lb.	670 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	55.2 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.6 in	53.3 in	3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	42.1 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.6 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	55.1 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	52.7 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.0 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.0 ft³	19.3 ft³	-5.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.0 ft³	53.4 ft³	-39.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Accord

2008 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	electric seats, navigation touch screen, vocal commands see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room for two adults see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review

2008 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Backache see full Honda Accord review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Soul

2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Soul

2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review

2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review

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