Model Year | 2013 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5000 294 lb-ft@1550 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 112.4 in | -12 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 188.5 in | -26.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.9 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 56.8 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 3792 lb. | -1085 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.5 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.9 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 53.4 ft3 |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe.