Is the Kia Soul an SUV?

If you’re looking for a capable new ride in the St Louis area, you’re in the right place! We at Suntrup Kia South are proud to offer a wide variety of new and pre-owned Kia vehicles in all shapes and sizes, from small sedans to three-row family SUVs. One of our crowd-favorites is the Kia Soul, a stylish compact crossover with excellent gas mileage and all the latest comforts and conveniences. Some drivers wonder if the Kia Soul is classified as an SUV due to its smaller size, and the answer is yes! 

The Kia Soul looks a bit different from the traditional crossover SUV, but it still features plenty of room inside the cabin. The latest Kia Soul is relatively affordable and currently occupies the top spot in its segment from U.S. News & World Report! Check out the guide below for more details on the Kia Soul cargo space, passenger volume, and dimensions.

Kia Soul Interior Dimensions

The Kia Soul is classified as a subcompact SUV or CUV (crossover utility vehicle), with seating for up to five passengers across two rows of seats. You can stretch out in style no matter where you’re sitting, and you can fold down the rear seats if you’re driving solo around Jefferson County and want to max out your cargo space! Here are the full Kia Soul interior dimensions:

• Kia Soul Headroom (Front) – 39.4 inches
• Kia Soul Headroom (Rear) – 39.5 inches
• Kia Soul Legroom (Front) – 41.1 inches
• Kia Soul Legroom (Rear) – 38.8 inches
• Kia Soul Shoulder Room (Front) – 55.5 inches
• Kia Soul Shoulder Room (Rear) – 54.7 inches

Kia Soul Cargo Space

Lots of passenger space is only the beginning! The Kia Soul also has an expansive cargo bay in the rear, with the option of making it even larger by taking advantage of the 60/40 split-folding rear seats. The Kia Soul may be a compact SUV, but it boasts plenty of room for everything from weekly groceries to road trip gear:

• Kia Soul Cargo Space (All Seats Upright): 24.2 cubic feet
• Kia Soul Cargo Space (Rear Seats Flat): 62 cubic feet

Step Inside the New Kia Soul at Suntrup Kia South

Interested in checking out the Kia Soul cargo space and cabin for yourself? Contact our office to set up a test drive! We’ll take care of everything and get you behind the wheel on the St Charles roads in no time. If you’ve made up your mind and want to move forward with the buying process, be sure to check out our online finance center!