Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 106 kW@6000 186 Nm@4600 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5600 377 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,105 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,996 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 87 L | -39 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 836 mm | 155 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 871 mm | -871 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,466 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 255 L | 292 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.3 | 1,311 L | 18.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,515 L | -1 L |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review |
2015 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both the Toyota and Jeep have roomy second-row seats that are high enough off the floor to provide thigh support for adults. Only the Toyota offers an optional third row seat, but it's too tight to be of much use. If you want a useful third row in this sort of vehicle, check out the Dodge Durango. The Durango is essentially an extended, less off-road-capable Grand Cherokee. Its third-row seat is about as comfortable as you'll find in this size SUV or crossover. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
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