Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac G6 | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 224 hp@5800 220 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 100.4 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 162.2 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 70.3 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 63.4 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 2707 lb. | 745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.3 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.6 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 52.7 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -39.4 ft3 |
2007 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Much more comfortable than the other hardtops we tried..... see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
this is a very comfortable car for long trips, we drove from Chicago to Charleston Sc and it was very confortable see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Easily adjustable! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I Have a smile child. And his car seat fits perfect and still has room to move his feet! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The sedan has a ton of rear seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
There is a lot of it, just like the back seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |