Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,933 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,186 kg | 1,418 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 60 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 968 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 445 L | 226 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 15.7 | -14.7 L |
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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.