Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 3,071 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 5,189 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,996 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,979 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 73 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,577 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 975 mm | 16 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,461 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,232 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 851 mm | -851 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 651 L | 20 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,645 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,781 L | -1 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 2019 Chevrolet Traverse.