Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 101.2 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 163.0 in | 25.2 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 70.9 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 63.0 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 2879 lb. | 1992 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 55.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.9 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 49.3 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 23.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 24.2 | 25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |
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 |