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2006 Saturn ION and 2014 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Saturn ION | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 101.2 in | 2 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 163.0 in | 21.5 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 70.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 63.0 in | -5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2804 lb. | 2879 lb. | -75 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.5 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 49.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 39.1 in | -5.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -46.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Saturn ION
| 2006 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Had a higher comfort level in the driver seat than in the Mazda 3. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat space is slightly cramped for the size of the car. see full Saturn ION review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 |
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