Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 72 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,029 mm | 992 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 1,138 L | 684 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 2,461 L | 22.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 4,109 L | -3 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 |
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