Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.9 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 178.4 in | -15.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 55.6 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2714 lb. | 3405 lb. | -691 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.9 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 54.5 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.0 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 49.1 ft3 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |