Kia Soul (2012) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2012) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2012 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Kia Soul	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	101.5 in	-1.1 in
Length	162.2 in	174.1 in	-11.9 in
Width	70.3 in	70.5 in	-0.2 in
Height	63.4 in	56.9 in	6.5 in
Curb Weight	2778 lb.	3508 lb.	-730 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	14.5 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	38.9 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.7 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.7 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	35.8 in	3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	41.5 in	13.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	32.5 in	6.5 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	6.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	6.6 ft³	17.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	10.5 ft³	42.9 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.

2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review

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