Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan JUKE | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 99.6 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 162.4 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 69.5 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 61.8 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 2959 lb. | -252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 12.1 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.7 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.4 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 32.1 in | 6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | 24.1 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 Nissan JUKE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of room in the front. see full Nissan JUKE review |