Model Year | 2013 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Fiat 500X | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.3L I4 OHC-4v 177 hp@5500 210 lb-ft@2200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.2 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 167.2 in | -5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.7 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 63.7 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 3305 lb. | -527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.3 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.8 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 50.8 ft3 | 2.6 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 500X.