Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
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 | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 53 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 907 mm | 84 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 433 L | 238 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 15.3 | -14.3 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.