Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mini Clubman | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 106 kW@6000 186 Nm@4600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 128 kW@5500 240 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 3dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,548 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,105 mm | 3,937 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,270 kg | 1,310 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,278 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,166 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 820 mm | 171 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 261 L | 286 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 929 L | -928 L |
2011 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 |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mini Clubman.