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2012 Kia Soul and 2008 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 162.2 in | 188.0 in | -25.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 77.5 in | -7.2 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 70.1 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 4264 lb. | -1486 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.6 in | -6.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.5 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.4 in | -6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.6 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -27.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 47.6 ft3 | -23.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -34.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about 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 2012 Kia Soul.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Pilot
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
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