Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 175.3 in | -13.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.5 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.4 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 2920 lb. | -230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.2 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.1 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 47.2 ft3 | 6.2 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze.