Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.2 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 159.3 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 67.7 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.3 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 2483 lb. | 295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.2 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 31.1 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
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.
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |