Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.2 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 163.0 in | 16.3 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.9 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.0 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 2879 lb. | 510 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.2 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.7 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 49.3 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V 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 |