Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Maverick | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 277 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 121.1 in | -20.7 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 199.7 in | -37.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.6 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 68.7 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 3563 lb. | -785 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.8 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.9 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 53.4 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Maverick.