Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,506 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,235 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 54 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,003 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 993 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 685 L | -283 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,736 L | 13.2 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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 |