Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.8 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 191.5 in | -28.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 57.6 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3635 lb. | -403 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.0 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.3 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.8 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 45 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |