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2009 Subaru Outback and 2014 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 163.0 in | 25.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 63.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 2714 lb. | 616 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 53.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.7 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 49.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.1 in | -5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Outback
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 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 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 |
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