Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 151 kW@6600 249 Nm@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6200 205 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,595 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,702 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,529 kg | 1,287 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 54 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,212 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 993 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,065 L | 685 L | -684 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,736 L | -1 L |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.