Kia Soul (2012) vs. Kia Forte (2016) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2016 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Kia Soul	Kia Forte
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	106.3 in	-5.9 in
Length	162.2 in	171.3 in	-9.1 in
Width	70.3 in	70.1 in	0.2 in
Height	63.4 in	57.1 in	6.3 in
Curb Weight	2778 lb.	3122 lb.	-344 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.1 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	53.0 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.2 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	38.7 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.9 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	53.1 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	35.9 in	3.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	23.2 ft³	0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	56.4 ft³	-3 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.

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.

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