Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,529 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 55 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,212 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 960 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 1,065 L | 684 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 0 L | 1 L |
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 |
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 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |