2012 Hyundai Veloster vs 2012 Kia Soul

2012 Hyundai Veloster

2012 Kia Soul

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3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int	27	35	$17,887	$18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Gray Int	27	35	$17,887	$18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Red Int	27	35	$17,887	$18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Black Int	27	37	$16,699	$17,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Gray Int	27	37	$16,699	$17,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Red Int	27	37	$16,699	$17,300

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5-Door Wgn Automatic !

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic !	23	28	$18,700	$19,600
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic +	23	28	$16,600	$17,300
Soul 5-Door Wgn Automatic Base	25	30	$15,100	$15,700
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual +	24	29	$15,650	$16,300
Soul 5-Door Wgn Manual Base	25	30	$13,600	$13,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,887

$18,700

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,550

$19,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$309 / month

$327 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster starts with niche appeal, but its impressive handling and strong, high-value feature set should play well to the mainstream.

The name rings true: this Kia has a Soul, with fun road manners and tall-wagon practicality baked into its kicky shape.

TCC Likes

Genre-busting good looks
Awesome grip, handling poise
Comfy front seats

Angular and adorable, hamsters or no
A nimble urban cruiser
Roomy cabin with good seats

TCC Dislikes

Coupe-like backseat space
Feels sluggish from stoplights
Steering lacks sharpness

Manual shifter's long throw
Road noise
Navigation means no UVO

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

- TBD -

Small Station Wagon

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

39.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.0

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.6

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.2

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

39.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.0

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

42.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.8

102.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

53.3

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

70.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

166.1

161.6

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

63.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

100.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

11.0 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.3 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

12.7

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.88

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.2

14.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

34.6

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P235/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P235/45R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2657

2820

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

18 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

6.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

148 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6L/97

2.0L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

164 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

30 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

35 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

27 (Est)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

3.36-3.51

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.77

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.61

4.21

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.80

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.53

3.38

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

2.63

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

3 Door Coupe

5 Door Wagon

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

Kia Soul

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.91

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.94

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

- TBD -

7.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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