Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Subaru Outback | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,231 kg | 1,510 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 64 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 861 mm | 132 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 949 L | -264 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,875 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 |
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |