Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,280 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,090 kg | 1,265 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 54 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,003 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 993 mm | -122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 685 L | -334 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 1,736 L | 11.4 |
2007 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent 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 |