Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 101.2 in | 18.1 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 163.0 in | 37.2 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 70.9 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 63.0 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4380 lb. | 2837 lb. | 1543 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 55.5 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 53.2 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 54.7 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 49.3 in | 16.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.3 in | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 24.2 | 62.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna 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 |
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