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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 965 mm | 26 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 753 L | -82 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,778 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 2023 Kia Seltos.