Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Buick Verano | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 105.7 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 183.9 in | -21.7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.5 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 58.4 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 3550 lb. | -843 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.9 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.7 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 |
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.
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review |