Model Year | 2015 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Subaru Crosstrek | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6200 205 Nm@4000 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 136 kW@5800 239 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,664 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,483 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,481 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 63 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 927 mm | 66 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 589 L | 96 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,566 L | 0 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 |
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | The Subaru Impreza has a roomier and more comfortable rear seat than most compact hatchbacks. But in Crosstrek form the competition becomes small crossovers, and the rear seat in the Kia Seltos and some others is about equally roomy. A couple of adults should be comfortable back there. see full Subaru Crosstrek review |
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