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2014 Kia Soul and 2015 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,920 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 73 L | -19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 975 mm | 18 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 391 L | 294 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 1,198 L | 23.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
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