Kia Soul (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2019) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2019 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2012	2019
Model	Kia Soul	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	105.1 in	-4.7 in
Length	162.2 in	182.1 in	-19.9 in
Width	70.3 in	71.5 in	-1.2 in
Height	63.4 in	67.5 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	2778 lb.	3449 lb.	-671 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	16.6 gal.	-3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	41.2 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.2 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	43.3 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	39.6 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	57.2 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	35.4 ft³	-11.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	76.1 ft³	-22.7 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

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