Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Veracruz | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 348 Nm@4500 |
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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 | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,946 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,935 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 78 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 975 mm | 16 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 917 mm | -917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,425 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 800 mm | -800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,858 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 184 L | 487 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,133 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,458 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 2012 Hyundai Veracruz.