Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.3 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 180.5 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 67.9 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.1 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2615 lb. | 2780 lb. | -165 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.0 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 49.5 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.4 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.6 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 33.7 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 39.5 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.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |