Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 101.2 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 163.0 in | 26.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.5 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3232 lb. | 578 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.2 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.9 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 54.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 49.3 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.