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Kia Soul (2014) vs. Kia Optima (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Kia Soul and 2014 Kia Optima specs.

2014 Kia Soul and 2014 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2014 2014  
Model Kia Soul Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,570 mm 2,794 mm 0 mm
Length 4,140 mm 4,844 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,831 mm 0 mm
Height 1,600 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,231 kg 1,468 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 54 L 70 L -16 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,156 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,003 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,252 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 881 mm 112 mm
Total Legroom 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 685 L 436 L 249 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,736 L 15.4 -14.4 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul

2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul

2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review
2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima

2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review
 

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