Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.2 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 163.0 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 63.5 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3379 lb. | 3232 lb. | 147 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 49.3 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 39.1 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Soul.