Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,450 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 62 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 960 mm | 31 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 425 L | 246 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 15.0 | -14 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 2010 Kia Optima.