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2016 Kia Soul and 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 169.3 in | -6.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 57.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 2908 lb. | -71 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 51.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 34.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 51.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul
| 2016 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
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