Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 91 kW@6300 156 Nm@4200 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 82 kW@6000 145 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,105 mm | 4,016 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,161 kg | 1,106 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 45 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 871 mm | 120 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 447 L | 100 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,405 L | 0 L |
2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review |
2007 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |