Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 185.8 in | -22.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 55.5 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3279 lb. | -47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.8 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.4 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.2 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.
2006 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 |