Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,620 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,420 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 53 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 907 mm | 86 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 408 L | 277 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 14.4 | -13.4 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 |
2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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