Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Honda Crosstour | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 110.1 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 196.6 in | -34.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.7 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 61.5 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 3917 lb. | -1210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.8 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.3 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.2 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 51.3 ft3 | 2.1 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 2013 Honda Crosstour.