Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Soul | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 100.4 in | -2 in |
Length | 158.5 in | 162.2 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.3 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 63.4 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 2615 lb. | -177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 53.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 39.0 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Rio.
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.