Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 75 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 935 mm | 56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 283 L | 388 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 968 L | -944.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,214 L | -1 L |
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 |