Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Dodge Stratus | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5800 190 lb-ft@4850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.0 in | 100.4 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 162.2 in | 29 in |
Width | 70.6 in | 70.3 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 63.4 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3231 lb. | 2778 lb. | 453 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 53.3 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 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 Dodge Stratus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for driver and passenger see full Dodge Stratus 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.