Nissan JUKE (2014) vs. Kia Soul (2012) Specs

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2014 Nissan JUKE and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Nissan JUKE	Kia Soul
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,530 mm	2,550 mm	0 mm
Length	4,125 mm	4,120 mm	0 mm
Width	1,765 mm	1,786 mm	0 mm
Height	1,570 mm	1,610 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,342 kg	1,228 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	46 L	48 L	-2 L
Headroom, Row 1	980 mm	1,021 mm	979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,361 mm	1,402 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,354 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,069 mm	1,069 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	932 mm	1,006 mm	931 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,306 mm	1,400 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,339 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	815 mm	991 mm	-176 mm
Total Legroom	1,885 mm (over 2 rows)	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	252 L	671 L	-419 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	830 L	1,512 L	829 L

2014 Nissan JUKE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Plenty of room in the front. see full Nissan JUKE 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

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