Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.7 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 183.5 in | -20.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.6 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 65.9 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 3570 lb. | -733 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.4 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 48.9 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.2 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | -12.1 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 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota RAV4.