Kia Soul (2015) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs
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2015 Kia Soul and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications
| Model Year |
2015 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Kia Soul |
BMW X1 |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
101.2 in |
108.7 in |
-7.5 in |
| Length |
163.0 in |
176.5 in |
-13.5 in |
| Width |
70.9 in |
70.8 in |
0.1 in |
| Height |
63.0 in |
60.8 in |
2.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
2714 lb. |
3527 lb. |
-813 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
14.2 gal. |
16.6 gal. |
-2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.6 in |
41.3 in |
-1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.5 in |
55.0 in |
0.5 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 |
39.7 in |
-0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.7 in |
54.6 in |
0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
49.3 in |
0.0 in |
49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
39.1 in |
34.9 in |
4.2 in |
| Total Legroom |
80 in (over 2 rows) |
76.3 in (over 2 rows) |
3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
24.2 ft3 |
14.8 ft3 |
9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
61.3 ft3 |
47.7 ft3 |
13.6 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 2014 |
0 |
Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model
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| 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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1
| 2013 |
BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie.
Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW.
see full BMW X1 review |
| 2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad.
Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip.
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