Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 97 kW@6300 160 Nm@4850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 143 kW@5500 294 Nm@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,567 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,265 kg | 1,870 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 80 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 917 mm | 76 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 889 L | -204 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,880 L | 0 L |
2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |