Kia Soul (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Kia Soul	BMW X3
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	110.6 in	-10.2 in
Length	162.2 in	183.0 in	-20.8 in
Width	70.3 in	74.1 in	-3.8 in
Height	63.4 in	65.4 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	2778 lb.	4112 lb.	-1334 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	17.7 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	40.7 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.3 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	39.9 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	39.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.0 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.8 in	2.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	27.6 ft³	-3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	63.3 ft³	-9.9 ft³

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.

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW X3.

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