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2012 Kia Soul and 2020 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 162.2 in | 182.7 in | -20.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 56.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 3012 lb. | -305 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 38.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte
| 2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte.
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