Body | 4dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
Length | 163.0 in |
Width | 70.9 in |
Height | 63.0 in |
Curb Weight | 2789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
Trim | Base | + | ! |
Standard Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/60R16 tires | 215/55R17 tires | 235/45R18 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 205/60R16 tires |   |
2014 Kia Soul Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The biggest surprise in driving this car for 3 weeks was the powertrain. The 6 spd automatic with 2L motor is brilliant when driven in the select shift manual mode. Instant upshifts and downshifts, no lag in response, immediate compression braking on downshifts. I drive a 5 spd manual usually, and nobody can shift as fast as this car with a clutch and manual. The engine provides good acceleration and gets buzzy enough at higher revs to let you know what is going on in the engine. A lot of fun for a reasonable price. see full Kia Soul review |
2014 Kia Soul Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The change to direct injection is a step backwards. Despite the official HP stats ,This 2.0 direct in jection engine is weaker than the previous 2.0 intake port injected engine. Even using the manual shifting side of the tranny to keep revs up, the engine just gives up on long uphills. Other drivers have reported the same problem . In the city, the difference is not very noticeable. see full Kia Soul review |
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Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Hatch | Base | 14,900 | 14,595 | 795 |
4dr Hatch | + | 18,400 | 17,523 | 795 |
4dr Hatch | ! | 20,500 | 19,521 | 795 |