Model Year | 2022 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Kia Soul | |
Engine | Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
Electric 109 hp 210 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 171.5 in | 163.0 in | 8.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 63.0 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3854 lb. | 3289 lb. | 565 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.2 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.9 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 49.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.4 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.2 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Niro.
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |