Hyundai Elantra (2012) vs. Kia Soul (2010) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Kia Soul
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 142 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	100.4 in	5.9 in
Length	178.3 in	161.6 in	16.7 in
Width	69.9 in	70.3 in	-0.4 in
Height	56.5 in	63.4 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	2701 lb.	2820 lb.	-119 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.8 gal.	12.7 gal.	0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.2 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.5 in	53.3 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	42.1 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.6 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	55.1 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	52.7 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.1 in	39.0 in	-5.9 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	19.3 ft³	-4.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	53.4 ft³	-38.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	0	Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2011	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Soul

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review

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