Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 107.8 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 190.2 in | -28 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 73.1 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 58.4 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 3671 lb. | -893 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.4 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.3 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 39.2 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |