Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,790 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 71 L | -23 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 | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,049 mm | 990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,120 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 800 mm | -800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 382 L | 289 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,158 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,265 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.