Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Jeep Wagoneer | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5200 468 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 123.0 in | -22.6 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 214.7 in | -52.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 83.6 in | -13.3 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 75.6 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 5825 lb. | -3118 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 26.5 gal. | -13.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 66.1 in | -10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 63.4 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 65.2 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 63.0 in | -10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 42.7 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.0 in | -39 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.6 in | -36.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 120.2 in (over 3 rows) | -39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 70.8 ft3 | -47.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 116.7 ft3 | -63.3 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 2023 Jeep Wagoneer.