Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Dodge Caliber | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.7 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 173.8 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 68.8 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 60.4 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 2615 lb. | 2966 lb. | -351 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.6 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.2 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.6 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.6 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
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.
2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review |