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Kia Soul (2013) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Soul and 2012 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2013 Kia Soul and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
Model Kia Soul Hyundai Elantra  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
122 kW@6500
201 Nm@4800
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
110 kW@6500
178 Nm@4700
 
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 4,529 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 1,225 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul

2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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 2013 Kia Soul

2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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