Hyundai Genesis (2012) vs. Kia Soul (2014) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Genesis and 2014 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Hyundai Genesis	Kia Soul
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.6 in	101.2 in	14.4 in
Length	196.3 in	163.0 in	33.3 in
Width	74.4 in	70.9 in	3.5 in
Height	58.1 in	63.0 in	-4.9 in
Curb Weight	3824 lb.	2714 lb.	1110 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.3 gal.	14.2 gal.	5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.6 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	55.5 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	53.2 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.3 in	40.9 in	3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.5 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.9 in	54.7 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	49.3 in	5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	39.1 in	-0.5 in
Total Legroom	82.9 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	24.2 ft³	-8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	61.3 ft³	-45.4 ft³

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

2012 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis 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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