Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.3 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 180.5 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 67.9 in | 3 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 57.1 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2714 lb. | 2780 lb. | -66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 49.5 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.7 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.4 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 49.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.7 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 47.4 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 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |