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Kia Optima (2014) vs. Kia Soul (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Kia Optima and 2016 Kia Soul specs.

2014 Kia Optima and 2016 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year 2014 2016  
Model Kia Optima Kia Soul  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 101.2 in 8.8 in
Length 190.7 in 163.0 in 27.7 in
Width 72.1 in 70.9 in 1.2 in
Height 57.9 in 63.0 in -5.1 in
Curb Weight 3237 lb. 2714 lb. 523 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.2 gal. 4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.6 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 55.5 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 53.2 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 40.9 in 4.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.5 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 54.7 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 49.3 in 5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 39.1 in -4.4 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows) 0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 24.2 ft3 -8.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 ft3 61.3 ft3 -45.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima

2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul

2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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