Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Accent | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 98.4 in | 2 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 168.5 in | -6.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 66.7 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.9 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2615 lb. | 2366 lb. | 249 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.5 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.6 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.3 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 41 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.
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |