Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 98.2 in | 3 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 151.1 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 55.7 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 2795 lb. | 84 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 50.6 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.9 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 47.8 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 30.8 in | 8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | 27.3 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 |
2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review |
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