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2012 Kia Soul and 2020 Kia Niro Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Kia Niro | |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 162.2 in | 171.5 in | -9.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 60.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 3854 lb. | -1164 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 48.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | -9.8 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 2020 Kia Niro
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