Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 100.4 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 162.2 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.3 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 63.4 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 2707 lb. | 733 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.1 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
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 |
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 |