Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 112.4 in | -12 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 193.0 in | -30.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 73.7 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 54.7 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2615 lb. | 4020 lb. | -1405 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 36.9 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 58.0 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 57.6 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.0 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 37.5 ft3 |
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 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.