Hyundai Elantra (2012) vs. Kia Soul (2020) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2020 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Kia Soul
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,601 mm	0 mm
Length	4,529 mm	4,196 mm	0 mm
Width	1,775 mm	1,801 mm	0 mm
Height	1,435 mm	1,600 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,207 kg	1,377 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	48 L	54 L	-6 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	1,001 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,420 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,359 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,107 mm	1,044 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	942 mm	1,003 mm	941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,392 mm	1,389 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,339 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	841 mm	986 mm	-145 mm
Total Legroom	1,948 mm (over 2 rows)	2,029 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	419 L	685 L	-266 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8	1,758 L	13.8

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

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