Model Year | 2013 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Fiat 500L | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 102.8 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 167.3 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 69.8 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 65.7 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 3254 lb. | -564 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.9 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.0 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.4 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.7 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -14.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Fiat 500L.