Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Subaru XV Crosstrek | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6200 145 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.7 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 175.2 in | -13 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 63.6 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 3175 lb. | -485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.5 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.4 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 51.9 ft3 | 1.5 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek.