Kia Soul (2012) vs. Nissan Xterra (2014) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2014 Nissan Xterra Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Kia Soul	Nissan Xterra
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	106.3 in	-5.9 in
Length	162.2 in	178.7 in	-16.5 in
Width	70.3 in	72.8 in	-2.5 in
Height	63.4 in	74.9 in	-11.5 in
Curb Weight	2778 lb.	4143 lb.	-1365 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	21.1 gal.	-8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.9 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.9 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	39.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	58.3 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	46.1 in	6.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	34.4 in	4.6 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	35.2 ft³	-11.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	65.7 ft³	-12.3 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul

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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