Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.4 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 162.2 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.3 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 63.4 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 2778 lb. | 454 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 52.7 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.