Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 106 kW@6000 186 Nm@4600 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 164 kW@6250 277 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,105 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 63 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 935 mm | 56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,265 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 993 mm | -993 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,695 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 422 L | 125 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 1,025 L | 18.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,056 L | -1 L |
2010 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 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 | ||
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 |
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Adjustable, reclinable rear seat is very roomy and comfortable. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
was more comdfortable, easier entry and exiting, more shoulder hip and head room than most othersreguardless of what other manufacturers specs stated. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
more leg and shoulder room than most. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
nice support for tall person and confy seating see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |