Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,326 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 48 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 841 mm | 150 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 419 L | 252 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
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 2016 Hyundai Elantra.