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Kia Soul (2010) vs. Mini Hardtop (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Kia Soul and 2009 Mini Hardtop specs.

2010 Kia Soul and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Kia Soul Mini Hardtop  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.4 in 97.1 in 3.3 in
Length 161.6 in 145.6 in 16 in
Width 70.3 in 66.3 in 4 in
Height 63.4 in 55.4 in 8 in
Curb Weight 2560 lb. 2546 lb. 14 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 10.6 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 38.8 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 50.3 in 4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 0.0 in 53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.4 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 37.6 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 44.7 in 10.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.7 in 0.0 in 52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 29.9 in 9.1 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 71.3 in (over 2 rows) 9.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.3 ft3 5.7 ft3 13.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.4 ft3 24.0 ft3 29.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Soul

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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 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 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 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
2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mini Hardtop

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review
2008 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review
 
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