Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 175 kW@6000 353 Nm@1450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,766 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,770 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,778 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 71 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,039 mm | 990 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 1,017 L | 670 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,019 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 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe.