Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 108.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 191.6 in | -29.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.5 in | -8.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 68.2 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1772 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.6 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.5 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 59.1 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 42.9 ft3 | -19.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -30.1 ft3 |
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.
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |