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2012 Toyota Matrix
2013 Kia Soul

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2012 Toyota Matrix
MSRP $16,795 - $25,705
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2013 Kia Soul
MSRP $16,795 - $25,595
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/- TBD - 1.8L/- TBD -
1.6L/97 2.0L/122
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
158 hp @ 6000 rpm 132 hp @ 6000 rpm
138 hp @ 6300 rpm 164 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
162 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 128 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
123 ft-lb @ 4850 rpm 148 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission electronically controlled w/OD 5-speed automatic transmission electronically controlled w/OD -inc: transmission cooler, sequential multi-mode shifter 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed automatic transmission -inc: active ECO teconology 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.8 - 10.3 L/100 km
8.1 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.1 - 7.7 L/100 km
6.5 - 7.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.1 - 10.3 L/100 km
6.5 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
48.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
988 - 1,029 mm
1,021 mm
Front Leg Room
1,057 mm
1,069 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,354 mm
1,402 mm
Rear Head Room
980 - 998 mm
1,006 mm
Rear Leg Room
919 mm
991 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,336 mm
1,400 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,598 mm
2,550 mm
Length, Overall
4,364 - 4,384 mm
4,120 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,765 mm
1,786 mm
Height, Overall
1,549 - 1,560 mm
1,610 - 1,661 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 - 147 mm
165 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,290 - 1,485 kg
1,220 - 1,353 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/45R17 P205/55R16 P215/45R18
P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P215/45R17 P205/55R16 P215/45R18
P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P235/45R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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