Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,656 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,620 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 54 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,336 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,003 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 993 mm | -46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,001 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 716 mm | 0 mm | 716 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,703 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 685 L | -393 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 24.2 | 943.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 1,736 L | 0 L |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |