Kia Soul (2012) vs. Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2006) Specs

vs.

◆

2012 Kia Soul and 2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Kia Soul	Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	110.5 in	-10.1 in
Length	162.2 in	200.4 in	-38.2 in
Width	70.3 in	72.9 in	-2.6 in
Height	63.4 in	58.7 in	4.7 in
Curb Weight	2615 lb.	3553 lb.	-938 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	17.5 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.7 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	56.4 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.3 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.8 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	58.6 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	57.2 in	-4.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.6 in	1.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	18.6 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	18.6 ft³	34.8 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.

2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2005	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks

See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.