Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Kia Soul (2016) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2016 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Kia Soul
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	101.2 in	1.9 in
Length	173.8 in	163.0 in	10.8 in
Width	68.5 in	70.9 in	-2.4 in
Height	58.5 in	63.0 in	-4.5 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	2714 lb.	361 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	14.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.6 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.5 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	40.9 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.5 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	54.7 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.3 in	-49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	39.1 in	-5.6 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.0 ft³	24.2 ft³	-5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.4 ft³	61.3 ft³	-16.9 ft³

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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

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