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2014 Kia Soul and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.4 in | -9.2 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 191.1 in | -28.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 58.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3250 lb. | -371 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.9 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 45.5 in | -4.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 56.1 in | -6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 45 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review | |
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