Body | 4dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
Length | 162.2 in |
Width | 70.3 in |
Height | 63.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 |
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.
Trim | Base | + | ! |
Standard Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/65R15 tires | 205/55R16 tires | 235/45R18 tires |
Optional Tires | 205/55R16 tires |   |   |
2012 Kia Soul Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The biggest surprise in driving this car for 3 weeks was the powertrain. The 6 spd automatic with 2L motor is brilliant when driven in the select shift manual mode. Instant upshifts and downshifts, no lag in response, immediate compression braking on downshifts. I drive a 5 spd manual usually, and nobody can shift as fast as this car with a clutch and manual. The engine provides good acceleration and gets buzzy enough at higher revs to let you know what is going on in the engine. A lot of fun for a reasonable price. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2012 Kia Soul.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Hatch | Base | 13,900 | 13,600 | 750 |
4dr Hatch | + | 16,300 | 15,650 | 750 |
4dr Hatch | ! | 19,600 | 18,700 | 750 |