Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,219 mm | 4,120 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,400 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,335 kg | 1,260 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 48 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,021 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 1,006 mm | 896 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 805 mm | 991 mm | -186 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 671 L | -232 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 983 L | 1,512 L | 982 L |
2016 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.