Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6000 155 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 3,635 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 699 mm | 292 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 119 L | 552 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 4.2 | -3.2 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.
2007 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |