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2013 Kia Soul and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 248 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,120 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,491 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 64 L | -16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 419 L | 252 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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