Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,779 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 71 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,052 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 320 L | 351 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,076 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,067 L | -1 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 2020 Kia Sorento.