Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 52 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 889 mm | 102 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 549 L | 122 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 0 L | 1 L |
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.
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |