Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
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 | 2837 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1533 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 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |