Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,026 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,186 kg | 1,106 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 45 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 871 mm | 120 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 447 L | 224 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,405 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 2011 Kia Rio.