Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 210 kW@5800 422 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,814 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,749 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 67 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,059 mm | 990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 935 mm | -935 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,346 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,080 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 752 mm | -752 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,863 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 357 L | 314 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,274 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,138 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 2023 Kia Sorento.