Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 220 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,978 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,820 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 70 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 940 mm | 51 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 439 L | 232 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 15.5 | -14.5 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 2006 Kia Amanti.