Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Soul | BMW 5-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 116.9 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 193.1 in | -30.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 57.6 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2714 lb. | 3814 lb. | -1100 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.3 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.1 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 42.9 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.
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |