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2012 Honda Odyssey and 2014 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| 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@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,570 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,154 mm | 4,140 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 2,012 mm | 1,801 mm | 1 mm |
| Height | 1,737 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 54 L | 25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 685 L | -684 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 24.2 | -22.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 1,736 L | 3 L |
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 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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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