Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet HHR | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.5 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 176.2 in | -14 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 69.1 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 63.1 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2615 lb. | 3155 lb. | -540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.5 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 50.6 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -4.3 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 HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2010 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review |