Nissan Altima (2012) vs. Kia Soul (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan Altima and 2015 Kia Soul specs.
2012 Nissan Altima and 2015 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year |
2012 |
2015 |
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| Model |
Nissan Altima |
Kia Soul |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,776 mm |
2,570 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,844 mm |
4,140 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,796 mm |
1,801 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,471 mm |
1,600 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,442 kg |
1,231 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
76 L |
54 L |
22 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
1,031 mm |
1,006 mm |
0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,415 mm |
1,410 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,443 mm |
1,351 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,120 mm |
1,039 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
935 mm |
1,003 mm |
934 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,410 mm |
1,389 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,334 mm |
1,252 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
909 mm |
993 mm |
-84 mm |
| Total Legroom |
2,029 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,032 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
433 L |
685 L |
-252 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
15.3 |
1,736 L |
14.3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2013 |
I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima.
Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive.
see full Nissan Altima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD |
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD |
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable.
see full Nissan Altima review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 2014 |
0 |
Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model
see full Kia Soul review |
| 2015 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 |
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