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Kia Soul (2016) vs. Kia Forte (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Soul and 2017 Kia Forte specs.

2016 Kia Soul and 2017 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2016 2017  
Model Kia Soul Kia Forte  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
164 hp@6200
151 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 106.3 in -5.1 in
Length 163.0 in 171.3 in -8.3 in
Width 70.9 in 70.1 in 0.8 in
Height 63.0 in 57.1 in 5.9 in
Curb Weight 2837 lb. 3031 lb. -194 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 39.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 56.1 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 53.8 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 42.2 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.5 in 38.7 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 54.9 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.3 in 53.1 in -3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 35.9 in 3.2 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.2 ft3 23.2 ft3 1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 61.3 ft3 56.4 ft3 4.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul

2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review
 

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