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

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2018 Kia Rio and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Kia Rio	Kia Soul
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 119 lb-ft@4850	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.6 in	100.4 in	1.2 in
Length	160.0 in	162.2 in	-2.2 in
Width	67.9 in	70.3 in	-2.4 in
Height	57.1 in	63.4 in	-6.3 in
Curb Weight	2648 lb.	2690 lb.	-42 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	12.7 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.2 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.1 in	55.2 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.9 in	53.3 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.1 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.6 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	55.1 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	52.7 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	39.0 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	23.7 ft³	-6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	32.8 ft³	53.4 ft³	-20.6 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Rio

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul

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