Honda Element (2006) vs. Kia Soul (2012) Specs

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2006 Honda Element and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Honda Element	Kia Soul
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 160 lb-ft@4000	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.4 in	100.4 in	1 in
Length	169.3 in	162.2 in	7.1 in
Width	71.5 in	70.3 in	1.2 in
Height	70.4 in	63.4 in	7 in
Curb Weight	3371 lb.	2690 lb.	681 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	12.7 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	43.3 in	40.2 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	55.2 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	53.3 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	42.1 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.6 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.2 in	55.1 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.6 in	52.7 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.0 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.0 ft³	23.7 ft³	2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	77.1 ft³	53.4 ft³	23.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul

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

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