Kia Soul (2016) vs. Subaru Outback (2007) Specs

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2016 Kia Soul and 2007 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2016	2007
Model	Kia Soul	Subaru Outback
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	105.1 in	-3.9 in
Length	163.0 in	188.7 in	-25.7 in
Width	70.9 in	69.7 in	1.2 in
Height	63.0 in	63.2 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	2837 lb.	3605 lb.	-768 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.5 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	54.4 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	51.0 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	44.1 in	-3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	39.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	53.7 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.3 in	52.6 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	33.9 in	5.2 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.2 ft³	33.5 ft³	-9.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.3 ft³	66.2 ft³	-4.9 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul

2016 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Subaru Outback

2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review

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