Model Year | 2013 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Seltos | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 965 mm | 26 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 753 L | -82 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,778 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 |
2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos.