Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 101.2 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 163.0 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 70.9 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 63.0 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 2879 lb. | 1299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.5 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.9 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 49.3 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX.
2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review |
2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |