| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Acura RDX | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 180.7 in | -17.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.6 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 65.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3743 lb. | -864 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.2 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
| 2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |