2009 Kia Soul I vs. 1989 Lotus Elan II
Dimensions Comparison

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2009 Kia Soul IChange Car
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1989 Lotus Elan II (M100)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2009 Kia Soul I and the 1989 Lotus Elan II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2009 Kia Soul I measures 4105 mm (161.61 in), making it 205 mm (8.07 in) (5.0 %) longer than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Kia Soul I spans 1785 mm (70.28 in), which is 50 mm (1.97 in) (2.8 %) broader than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2009 Kia Soul I stands at 1661 mm (65.39 in), giving it an extra 421 mm (16.57 in) (25.3 %) compared to the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).

Overall, the 2009 Kia Soul I is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.

Length
4105 mm161.6 in
3900 mm153.5 in
Width
1785 mm70.3 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1661 mm65.4 in
1240 mm48.8 in

2009 Kia Soul I Preview
4105 mm161.6 in 🟒 +205 mm+8.1 in (+5.3%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
3900 mm153.5 in πŸ”΄ -205 mm-8.1 in (-5.0%)
2009 Kia Soul I Preview
1785 mm70.3 in 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.8%)
2009 Kia Soul I Preview
1661 mm65.4 in 🟒 +421 mm+16.6 in (+34.0%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1240 mm48.8 in πŸ”΄ -421 mm-16.6 in (-25.3%)
2009 Kia Soul I
1989 Lotus Elan II

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
Cabriolet

Model Year:

2009
1989

Production:

2009-2014 Discontinued Model
1989-1996 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4105 mm161.6 in
🟒 +205 mm+8.1 in (+5.3%) - 🟒 +302 mm+11.9 in (+7.9%)
3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in
πŸ”΄ -302 mm-11.9 in (-7.4%) - πŸ”΄ -205 mm-8.1 in (-5.0%)

Width:

1785 mm70.3 in
🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%) - 🟒 +51 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%)
1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -51 mm-2.0 in (-2.9%) - πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1661 mm65.4 in
🟒 +421 mm+16.6 in (+34.0%) - 🟒 +431 mm+17.0 in (+35.0%)
1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in
πŸ”΄ -431 mm-17.0 in (-25.9%) - πŸ”΄ -421 mm-16.6 in (-25.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

370 liter13.1 cu ft
🟒 +185 liter+6.5 cu ft (+100.0%)
185 liter6.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -185 liter-6.5 cu ft (-50.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

570 liter20.1 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1270 kg2800 lbs
🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+24.5%) - 🟒 +275 kg+606 lbs (+27.6%)
995-1020 kg2194-2249 lbs
πŸ”΄ -275 kg-606 lbs (-21.7%) - πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-19.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1680 kg3704 lbs
🟒 +410 kg+904 lbs (+32.3%)
1270 kg2800 lbs
πŸ”΄ -410 kg-904 lbs (-24.4%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
  • 15 inches
  • 16 inches

Tire Size:

  • 195/65R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)

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