Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 109.8 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 192.5 in | -29.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.8 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 68.1 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.3 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.2 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 44.2 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 57.1 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -18.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |