Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 118.9 in | -18.5 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 205.0 in | -42.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.4 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 70.4 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 4790 lb. | -2012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 62.0 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.1 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.3 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 57.8 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.8 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 68.8 ft3 | -45.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -63 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2013 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. see full Kia Soul review |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |