Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 191 hp@6100 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,840 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,900 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,415 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 60 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 884 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 462 L | 209 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 16.3 | -15.3 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 2020 Hyundai Sonata.