Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,455 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,265 kg | 1,072 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 41 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 930 mm | -929 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 940 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 422 L | 263 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 14.9 | -13.9 L |
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 |
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 |
2015 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |