Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Rondo | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 179.0 in | 163.0 in | 16 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 63.0 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3333 lb. | 2837 lb. | 496 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 41.6 in | 39.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 49.3 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 ft3 | 24.2 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.0 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.