Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.4 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 162.2 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.3 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 63.4 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 2778 lb. | 62 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.2 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 39.6 in | -5.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 55.1 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 52.7 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 39.0 in | -9.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -8.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -37.4 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |
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.