Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 100.4 in | 20.8 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 162.2 in | 40.3 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 70.3 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 63.4 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4494 lb. | 2778 lb. | 1716 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.2 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 55.2 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 55.1 in | 9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.0 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 23.7 | 59.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 87.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
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.