Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 121.6 in | -19.2 in |
Length | 165.2 in | 204.3 in | -39.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 79.6 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 69.9 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 4521 lb. | -1485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 63.8 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.0 in | -59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.1 in | 0 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 | 0.0 in | 64.8 in | -64.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.0 in | -0.2 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 | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 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 | 62.1 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -78.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Soul.
2021 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 |
2021 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 |