Is the Kia Soul better than the Hyundai Venue for tall drivers?

Yes, the Kia Soul is generally better for tall drivers than the Hyundai Venue, though the margin is closer than you might think on paper.

While the Hyundai Venue actually offers a fraction of an inch more front legroom (41.3 inches vs. the Soul's 41.1 inches), the Kia Soul wins for overall tall-driver comfort due to its wider cabin and taller, boxier greenhouse. The Soul provides slightly more front headroom (39.9 inches vs. 39.4 inches) and significantly more shoulder and hip room. For taller drivers—who often need extra width for their knees, elbows, and shoulders—the Soul feels much less cramped.

Keep in mind that adding a sunroof to either vehicle will reduce headroom by an inch or more. If you have a particularly long torso, you will want to look for trims without a sunroof in both models.