Kia Soul (2013) vs. Jeep Patriot (2008) Specs

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2013 Kia Soul and 2008 Jeep Patriot Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
Model	Kia Soul	Jeep Patriot
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	103.7 in	-3.3 in
Length	162.2 in	173.6 in	-11.4 in
Width	70.3 in	69.1 in	1.2 in
Height	63.4 in	64.4 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	2778 lb.	3190 lb.	-412 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	13.6 gal.	-0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	41.0 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.6 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	52.3 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	40.6 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	39.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.0 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	51.0 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	23.0 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	54.2 ft³	-0.8 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2007	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review

2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD	Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008	4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review

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