Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,999 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 2,009 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 73 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 978 mm | 13 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,855 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 504 L | 167 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,345 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,449 L | -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 2022 Subaru Ascent.