Audi Q7 (2017) vs. Kia Soul (2015) Specs

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2017 Audi Q7 and 2015 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2017	2015
Model	Audi Q7	Kia Soul
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	101.2 in	16.7 in
Length	199.6 in	163.0 in	36.6 in
Width	77.5 in	70.9 in	6.6 in
Height	68.5 in	63.0 in	5.5 in
Curb Weight	4938 lb.	2879 lb.	2059 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	14.2 gal.	8.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	55.5 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	40.9 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	54.7 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.3 in	-49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.1 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.9 in	0.0 in	35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.4 in	0.0 in	49.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	24.2 ft³	-9.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.5 ft³	24.2	13.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.6 ft³	61.3 ft³	10.3 ft³

2017 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi Q7.

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

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