Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Lancer | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 101.2 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 163.0 in | 17 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 70.9 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 63.0 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3480 lb. | 2837 lb. | 643 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.5 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 49.3 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.1 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -49.7 ft3 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |
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 |
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