Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6100 126 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.4 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 162.2 in | 20.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 63.4 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 2690 lb. | 165 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 52.7 in | -8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 39.0 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -40.4 ft3 |
2017 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla 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.