Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.4 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 187.2 in | -24.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.9 in | -5 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 68.0 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 5300 lb. | -2463 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -12.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.7 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.6 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -9.7 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.
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |