Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 305 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 5,032 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,618 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 66 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 955 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 453 L | 218 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 16.0 | -15 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.
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |