Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan Versa | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,295 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,231 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 50 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,199 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 965 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 504 L | 181 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,427 L | 0 L |
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 |
2010 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
No back ache.. see full Nissan Versa review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
HUGE rear seat leg room for kids see full Nissan Versa review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Good comfortable seats using quality materials. see full Nissan Versa review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room for 4 tall adults see full Nissan Versa review |
2010 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats lumbar support are uncomfortable. The back seats are a lot better, they feel really comfortable to sit or take a nap in. see full Nissan Versa review |