Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 100.4 in | 21.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 162.2 in | 40.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 70.3 in | 8.2 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 63.4 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 2778 lb. | 1598 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 55.2 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 53.3 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 55.1 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 52.7 in | 13.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.0 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 0.0 in | 59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 23.7 | 63.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 91.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
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.