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Kia Soul (2015) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Kia Soul and 2015 Kia Forte specs.

2015 Kia Soul and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2015 2015  
Model Kia Soul Kia Forte  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
122 kW@6200
205 Nm@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
129 kW@6500
209 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,570 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,140 mm 4,351 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,600 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,306 kg 1,381 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 54 L 50 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,003 mm 983 mm -982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,252 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 912 mm 81 mm
Total Legroom 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 685 L 657 L 28 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,736 L 1,597 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul

2015 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul

2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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