Model Year | 2015 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 121.6 in | -20.4 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 203.6 in | -40.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 79.6 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 69.9 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 4330 lb. | -1451 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 63.8 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.0 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 63.0 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 64.8 in | -15.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 87.5 ft3 | -63.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -79.2 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |