Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@1000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 101.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 160.6 in | 163.0 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 70.9 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 63.0 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2637 lb. | 2789 lb. | -152 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.2 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.9 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.1 in | -39.1 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.1 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -36.2 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z 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 |