Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,837 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 5,001 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 60 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,029 mm | 990 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 306 L | 365 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 10.8 | -9.8 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 2013 Buick LaCrosse.