KIA Soul

$17,490

Subaru Forester

2.5L

$24,295

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KIA Soul vs Subaru Forester Comparison

Overview: Soul vs Forester

Brand	KIA United States	Subaru United States
SRP*	$17,490 Soul Price	$24,295 Forester Price
Variant	Soul LX	Forester 2.5L
User Rating	4 Soul reviews	4 Forester reviews
Fuel Type	- Cars in United States	- Cars in United States
Available Color(s)		+2
Vehicle Type	Crossover Crossover Cars in United States	Crossover Crossover Cars in United States

Key Features

Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Transmission Type	Manual	CVT
Power	147 hp	182 hp
Engine Displacement	-	2498 cc

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Photo Comparision

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4/5 1 reviews	4/5 1 reviews
User Review Comparison	A mini budget car that drives slowly I am the kind who needs a car more for day to day usage. Say going out with family on weekends or for inter city commuting, that is going to work... Read More Z Zachary 06 Jan, 2020 for KIA Soul	Perfect for a small family. Our family has always loved Subaru cars for their reliability and off road capability. When it was time for us to buy a new SUV, we naturally leaned... Read More C Chris 15 Jul, 2019 for Subaru Forester

From The Experts

Things we like	Standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Capacious and comfortable cabin Agile and responsive handling Read More	Standard AWD drivetrain Agile handling Standard safety kit Read More
Things we don't like	Base grade lacks necessary safety features Expensive turbo GT-Line Odd rear styling Read More	Underpowered engine Towing capacity No manual gearbox Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--

Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	CVT
Gear Box	6-Speed	Variable Speed
Drive Type	FWD	AWD

Performance

Power	147 hp	182 hp
Torque	180 Nm	239 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	--	2498 cc

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	54 L	63 L
Length	4196 mm	4625 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	221 mm
Width	1800 mm	1816 mm
Height	1600 mm	1730 mm
Wheel Base	2600 mm	2670 mm
Front Tread	1574 mm	1564 mm
Rear Tread	1585 mm	1569 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Front Headroom	1001 mm	--
Front Legroom	1044 mm	--
Rear Headroom	1003 mm	--
Rear Legroom	986 mm	--
Cargo Volume	--	1002 L
Kerb Weight	--	1564 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Independent Suspension

Wheel & Tyre

Tyre Size	205/60 R16	225/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R17
Alloy Wheel Size	--	17 Inch

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius	5.3 m	--
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Gear Type	--	Rack & Pinion

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	--
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	--
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	--
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	--
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes

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Exterior

Fog Lights Front	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	--
Sun Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Rear Brake Type	Solid Discs Solid Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	--	No
Power Antenna	--	No
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Moon Roof	--	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	--	No
Integrated Antenna	--	Yes
Roof Rail	--	Optional Optional
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist	--
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Leather Seats	--	No
Fabric Upholstery	--	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	--	Yes