Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 126.6 in | -26.2 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 203.0 in | -40.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.7 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 65.4 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 4829 lb. | -2051 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 60.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.2 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -27.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 42.2 ft3 | -18.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -31.6 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.
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |