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2012 Kia Soul and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Kia Carnival | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 121.7 in | -21.3 in |
| Length | 162.2 in | 203.0 in | -40.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 78.5 in | -8.2 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 68.5 in | -5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 4376 lb. | -1598 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 64.2 in | -9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.8 in | -6.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.1 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 63.2 in | -8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 66.4 in | -13.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 86.9 ft3 | -63.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -91.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival
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