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2015 Kia Soul and 2006 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Subaru Outback | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 105.1 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 188.7 in | -25.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 63.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2714 lb. | 3320 lb. | -606 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 44.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 52.6 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 2015 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
| 2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback
| 2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |
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