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2013 Kia Soul and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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