Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,301 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 3,546 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,172 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 40 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,255 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,217 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 904 mm | -903 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,179 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 805 mm | 186 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,839 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 269 L | 402 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 852 L | -851 L |
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 |
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |