Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 110 kW@6200 179 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,196 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 54 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,001 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,003 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 986 mm | -112 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 685 L | -323 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 1,758 L | 0 L |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Soul.