Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,581 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,064 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,186 kg | 1,253 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 45 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 851 mm | 140 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 493 L | 178 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 929 L | -928 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 Rio.