Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
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@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 101.2 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 163.0 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 63.0 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 2879 lb. | 561 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.5 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.9 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 54.7 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |