Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.7 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 173.8 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.2 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 65.5 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3221 lb. | -342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 51.0 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |