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2006 Kia Optima and 2015 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6200 205 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 54 L | 11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,006 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,003 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 993 mm | -74 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 685 L | -300 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 1,736 L | 12.6 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 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 |
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