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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,564 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 63 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 1,002 L | 670 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,155 L | -1 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 2019 Subaru Forester.