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

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

In terms of length, the 2009 Kia Soul I comes in at 4105 mm (161.61 in), giving it a 205 mm (8.07 in) (5.0 %) advantage over the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Kia Soul I stretches to 1785 mm (70.28 in), making it 50 mm (1.97 in) (2.8 %) wider than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2009 Kia Soul I reaches 1661 mm (65.39 in), which is 421 mm (16.57 in) (25.3 %) taller than 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
3900 mm153.5 in
4105 mm161.6 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1785 mm70.3 in
Height
1240 mm48.8 in
1661 mm65.4 in

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
SUV

Model Year:

1989
2009

Production:

1989-1996 Discontinued Model
2009-2014 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

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

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
570 liter20.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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

Maximal permitted Weight:

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

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 15 inches
  • 16 inches
n/a

Tire Size:

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

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