Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 101.2 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 163.0 in | 27.9 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 70.9 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 63.0 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 2879 lb. | 697 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.5 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 49.3 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.1 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -46.9 ft3 |
2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |