Kia Soul (2012) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2016) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	99.4 in	1 in
Length	162.2 in	159.0 in	3.2 in
Width	70.3 in	68.3 in	2 in
Height	63.4 in	59.7 in	3.7 in
Curb Weight	2690 lb.	2720 lb.	-30 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	12.2 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	38.7 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	53.4 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	51.4 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.8 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.8 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.0 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	51.6 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	34.6 in	4.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	19.0 ft³	4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	47.7 ft³	5.7 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul

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

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