Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 108.1 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 189.6 in | -27.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.4 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 66.1 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 3810 lb. | -1032 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.1 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.1 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -19.9 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.
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |