Kia Soul (2013) vs. Jeep Wrangler (2012) Specs

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2013 Kia Soul and 2012 Jeep Wrangler Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Kia Soul	Jeep Wrangler
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD, part-time w/low range
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	116.0 in	-15.6 in
Length	162.2 in	184.4 in	-22.2 in
Width	70.3 in	73.9 in	-3.6 in
Height	63.4 in	72.3 in	-8.9 in
Curb Weight	2707 lb.	4100 lb.	-1393 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	21.6 gal.	-8.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	41.3 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.8 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.6 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.0 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	40.3 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.8 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	56.7 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.2 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	46.4 ft³	-22.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	82.0 ft³	-28.6 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul

2013 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul

2013 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

2013 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

2012 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2012	2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review
2011	4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review

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