Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
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 | 203.7 in | -41.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.5 in | -8.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 69.9 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 4646 lb. | -1868 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 | 61.5 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 58.0 in | -4.7 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 | 61.0 in | -5.9 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 | 70.3 ft3 | -46.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -62.9 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 |
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |