Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Kia Soul | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,635 mm | 4,196 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,689 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,407 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,145 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 54 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,001 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,003 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 795 mm | 986 mm | -191 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,844 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 159 L | 685 L | -526 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 708 L | 1,758 L | 707 L |
2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Good support. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are okay for choildren or small adults. Since all in my family are smaller than average, we can handle short rides in the back. More normal sized people may feel somewhat cramped, especially if someone with long legs sits in front. gae see full Mini Hardtop review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat not usable for passengers. see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Soul.