Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 135 kW@7000 205 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,309 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 3,914 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 45 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,321 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 0 mm | 991 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 127 L | 544 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 4.5 | -3.5 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata.