Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5400 359 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,900 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,700 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 62 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 937 mm | 54 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 892 L | -221 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,719 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 2020 Buick Regal.