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2014 Kia Soul and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,306 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 52 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 889 mm | 104 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 549 L | 136 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 0 L | 1 L |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 |
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