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Kia Optima (2018) vs. Kia Soul (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Kia Optima and 2012 Kia Soul specs.

2018 Kia Optima and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Kia Optima Kia Soul  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
183 kW@6000
353 Nm@1350
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
122 kW@6500
201 Nm@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,550 mm 0 mm
Length 4,854 mm 4,120 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,610 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,585 kg 1,260 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 48 L 22 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,476 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,422 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 1,006 mm 959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,433 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 904 mm 991 mm -87 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 450 L 671 L -221 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.9 1,512 L 14.9

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2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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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
 

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