Kia Soul (2012) vs. Nissan Altima (2020) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2020 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Kia Soul	Nissan Altima
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 248 hp@5600 280 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	111.2 in	-10.8 in
Length	162.2 in	192.9 in	-30.7 in
Width	70.3 in	72.9 in	-2.6 in
Height	63.4 in	56.7 in	6.7 in
Curb Weight	2707 lb.	3436 lb.	-729 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	16.2 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.2 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.2 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	43.8 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	36.9 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	57.1 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	35.2 in	3.8 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	38 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

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