Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick Encore GX | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@6300 115 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.2L I3 DOHC-4v 137 hp@5000 162 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,596 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,105 mm | 4,354 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,161 kg | 1,372 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,207 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 914 mm | 77 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 665 L | -118 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,422 L | 0 L |
2011 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 |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Buick Encore GX.