Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Jeep Renegade | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 OHC-4v 180 hp@6400 175 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.2 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 166.6 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.2 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 66.5 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 3187 lb. | -409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.1 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 50.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
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 |
2018 Jeep Renegade Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Some may find the back seats cramped, but then again it is a small SUV, so those with long legs may find it problematic. see full Jeep Renegade review |