Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,120 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,220 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 48 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 991 mm | -46 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 671 L | -3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 1,512 L | 0 L |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
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.