Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@3600 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
|
Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 163.0 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 70.9 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 63.0 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2825 lb. | 2789 lb. | 36 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.2 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.9 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.1 in | 49.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -46.2 ft3 |
2014 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Nissan Sentra.
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 |