Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,287 kg | 1,644 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 60 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 965 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 974 L | -289 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 2,115 L | -1 L |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |