| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 105.1 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 183.4 in | -20.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 57.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 3345 lb. | -508 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.4 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 34.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 48.1 ft3 |
| 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.
| 2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |