Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
Electric 150 kW 395 Nm |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,356 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,748 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 45 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 950 mm | 41 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 634 L | 37 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,790 L | 0 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 2021 Kia Niro.