Kia Soul (2021) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

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2021 Kia Soul and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2021	2011
Model	Kia Soul	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	103.0 in	-0.6 in
Length	165.2 in	179.5 in	-14.3 in
Width	70.9 in	70.1 in	0.8 in
Height	63.0 in	65.9 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3036 lb.	3440 lb.	-404 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.3 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.6 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	56.1 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	43.1 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	40.0 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	55.6 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	38.0 in	0.8 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.2 ft³	33.5 ft³	-9.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.1 ft³	68.3 ft³	-6.2 ft³

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2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review

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