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2007 Kia Optima and 2015 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 163.0 in | 23.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 63.0 in | -4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 2879 lb. | 300 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -46.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima
| 2007 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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