Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 100.4 in | 20.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 162.2 in | 42.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.3 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 63.4 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4476 lb. | 2690 lb. | 1786 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 12.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.3 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 55.1 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 52.7 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 23.7 | 50.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 83.1 ft3 |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
All front seats are comfortable (or better be). This car had as much room and comfort in all 3 rows as the front seat. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza 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.