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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,900 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,559 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 61 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 894 mm | 97 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 436 L | 235 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 15.4 | -14.4 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Nissan Altima.