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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 | 2,550 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,120 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 72 L | -24 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,029 mm | 990 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 1,138 L | 670 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 2,461 L | 21.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 4,109 L | -3 L |
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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