Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,661 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,530 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 54 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,049 mm | 990 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 1,121 L | 670 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,098 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 Sportage.