Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250 |
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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 | 98.2 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 151.1 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 68.0 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 55.7 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 2795 lb. | -17 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 50.6 in | 4.6 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 | 36.9 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 47.8 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 30.8 in | 8.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 8.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | 19.4 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.
2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mini Hardtop.