Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,049 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 43 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 790 mm | 201 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 425 L | 246 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,410 L | 0 L |
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 |
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 |
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |