Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,675 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 68 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 947 mm | 44 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 402 L | 269 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 14.2 | -13.2 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 2016 Buick Regal.