Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 121.2 in | -20.8 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 202.5 in | -40.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 76.9 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 68.9 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 4498 lb. | -1720 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 63.0 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 64.7 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 64.8 in | -12.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.3 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 83.0 ft3 | -59.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -91 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 |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |