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Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 102.8 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 170.9 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 68.3 in | 2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.9 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 2844 lb. | -154 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.4 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.4 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 0.6 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 2006 Kia Spectra.