Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.1 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 177.2 in | -15 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.7 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 66.0 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 3737 lb. | -1047 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.8 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 | -24.3 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 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |