Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 116.0 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 197.7 in | -34.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.7 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 57.0 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 2714 lb. | 3719 lb. | -1005 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.2 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.4 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 51.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 32.6 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 45.1 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |