Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 106.3 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 184.1 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 67.9 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 3846 lb. | -1068 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.5 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.8 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.8 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 34.2 ft3 | -10.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -24.8 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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |