Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick Encore GX | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 116 kW@5600 236 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,596 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,354 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,207 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 914 mm | 77 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 665 L | 6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,422 L | 0 L |
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 2021 Buick Encore GX.