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Kia Soul (2016) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Soul and 2017 Subaru Forester specs.

2016 Kia Soul and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

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
 
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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul

2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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