Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,982 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 73 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 975 mm | 16 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 391 L | 280 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,198 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,370 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.
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |