Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 120 kW@6000 220 Nm@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 106 kW@6000 186 Nm@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,420 mm | 4,105 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,755 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,347 kg | 1,279 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 48 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,021 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 930 mm | 1,006 mm | 929 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,201 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 853 mm | 991 mm | -138 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,910 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 547 L | -185 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,002 L | 1,512 L | 0 L |
2008 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review |