Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 122.0 in | -21.6 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 206.8 in | -44.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 76.3 in | -6 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 70.3 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1725 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 63.2 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.6 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 62.6 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 57.2 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 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.
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |