Kia Soul (2012) vs. Kia Seltos (2023) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2023 Kia Seltos Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Kia Soul	Kia Seltos
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	103.5 in	-3.1 in
Length	162.2 in	172.0 in	-9.8 in
Width	70.3 in	70.9 in	-0.6 in
Height	63.4 in	63.6 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	2690 lb.	3456 lb.	-766 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	40.0 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.5 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	53.5 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	38.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.7 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	52.8 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.0 in	1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	26.6 ft³	-2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	62.8 ft³	-9.4 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.

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Seltos.

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