Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Nissan Sentra | |
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@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 950 mm | 41 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 428 L | 243 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 15.1 | -14.1 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 2018 Nissan Sentra.