Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 97.1 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 145.6 in | 16.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 66.3 in | 4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 55.4 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 2712 lb. | 66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 50.3 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 44.7 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 29.9 in | 9.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 9.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 29.4 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.
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |