Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 130 hp@6600 114 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,530 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,064 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,154 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 40 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,146 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 998 mm | -5 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,050 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 470 L | 215 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,492 L | 0 L |
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 |
2016 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review |
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