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2012 Honda Odyssey and 2013 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 100.4 in | 17.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 162.2 in | 40.7 in |
| Width | 79.2 in | 70.3 in | 8.9 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 63.4 in | 5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 2778 lb. | 1559 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 8.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 55.2 in | 9.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 55.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 52.7 in | 13.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 0.0 in | 60.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 0.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 23.7 | 69.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 95.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul
| 2013 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul
| 2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
| 2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
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