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2015 Kia Soul and 2008 Mini Hardtop Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6200 205 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 128 kW@5500 240 Nm@1600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,140 mm | 3,698 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,230 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 42 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,278 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 759 mm | 234 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 161 L | 524 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 680 L | -679 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 2015 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 2015 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 |
| 2015 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mini Hardtop
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults 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 |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
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