Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.2 in | -9 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 196.0 in | -33 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 58.5 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3770 lb. | -891 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.1 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.2 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 44.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.6 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.0 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 45.8 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 |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |