Model Year | 2019 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
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 | 1,613 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,261 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 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 |