Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,663 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 62 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 970 mm | 21 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 869 L | -198 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,702 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 2021 Kia Sportage.