Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 118.1 in | -16.9 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 200.8 in | -37.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 77.6 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 71.5 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 4367 lb. | -1530 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 42.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 64.5 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.3 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.8 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 41.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 63.2 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 66.0 in | -16.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.7 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -41 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 63.6 ft3 | -39.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -47.1 ft3 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.
2013 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |