Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
Electric 150 kW 255 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 | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,420 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,688 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 42 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,153 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,011 mm | 990 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 646 L | 25 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,804 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 2023 Kia Niro.