Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,046 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,613 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,126 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 43 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 790 mm | 203 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 425 L | 260 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,405 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.
2015 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 |