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2012 Kia Forte and 2014 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6200 205 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,290 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 54 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,003 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 993 mm | -104 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 685 L | -136 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,736 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 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 |
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