Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 3,089 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 5,189 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 2,022 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 2,051 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 72 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 991 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,257 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 915 L | -244 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 2,478 L | 21.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 3,979 L | -2 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 2023 Chrysler Pacifica.