Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 126.6 in | -25.4 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 203.1 in | -40.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 77.1 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 65.4 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 4960 lb. | -2081 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 60.3 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.2 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 42.2 ft3 | -18 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -23.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.