Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,567 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,511 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,407 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 54 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,003 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 993 mm | -117 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 685 L | -314 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 1,736 L | 12.1 |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
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 |