Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Soul | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 115.5 in | -15.1 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 191.1 in | -28.9 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 76.1 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 69.5 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 5335 lb. | -2628 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -10.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 60.0 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.0 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 21.9 ft3 | 1.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -8.4 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 BMW X5.