Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,689 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,619 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 66 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,050 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 1,002 L | 670 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,025 L | -1 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 Santa Fe Sport.