Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6200 205 Nm@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 128 kW@6000 224 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,758 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,664 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,461 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 51 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,001 mm | 992 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 651 L | 34 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,515 L | 0 L |
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 |