Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Pontiac G5 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.5 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 179.8 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 67.5 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 55.6 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2615 lb. | 2991 lb. | -376 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 49.4 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 35.7 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 49.3 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 46.3 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 32.2 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 39.5 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.
2006 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |