Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6200 150 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 102.4 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 171.9 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 61.4 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3163 lb. | 3140 lb. | 23 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.6 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 43.7 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.2 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |