Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
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Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 121.5 in | -20.3 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 203.1 in | -40.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 57.2 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2714 lb. | 4160 lb. | -1446 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.2 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.9 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 59.4 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.3 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 45.9 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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |