Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Sonic | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,039 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,220 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 46 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 879 mm | 112 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 538 L | 133 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,351 L | 0 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 2015 Chevrolet Sonic.