Kia Soul (2020) vs. Mini Hardtop (2012) Specs

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2020 Kia Soul and 2012 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Kia Soul	Mini Hardtop
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	97.1 in	5.3 in
Length	165.2 in	145.6 in	19.6 in
Width	70.9 in	66.3 in	4.6 in
Height	63.0 in	55.4 in	7.6 in
Curb Weight	3036 lb.	2723 lb.	313 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.3 gal.	10.6 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.8 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	50.3 in	5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	37.6 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	44.7 in	10 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	29.9 in	8.9 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	8.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.2 ft³	5.7 ft³	18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.1 ft³	24.0 ft³	38.1 ft³

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2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review

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