Comparison - Kia Soul EV 2020 - vs - Subaru Forester Limited 2016

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
33,795
Updated: 
30 Oct 2019
25,740
Updated: 
02 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2016
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Neptune Blue with Black Roof
#204A95
Clear White with Red Roof
#EEEFEA
Quartz Black with Red Roof
#131210
Color: 
Burnished Bronze Metallic
#A29992
Crystal Black Silica
#060201
Crystal White Pearl
#EAEAEA
Dark Gray Metallic
#6A6A6A
Ice Silver Metallic
#B9B8C2
Ice Silver Metallic
#797881
Jasmine Green Metallic
#313C3D
Quartz Blue Pearl
#5C7390
Venetian Red Pearl
#4C0307

Electric

Battery: 
Electric 64kWh lithium-ion polymer battery
Full Charge Range: 
280mi
Full Charge Time: 
AC Charge Time (220V) / 31hrs (0% → 100%)-DC Fast Charge Time (100kW) /54mins (0% → 80%)
Top Speed: 
104mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Kia Soul EV is a small electric SUV with a roomy cabin and a good amount of standard equipment but other small electric cars can travel further on a single charge.

Pros
Cheap to run
Funky styling
Well-equipped

Cons
Expensive to buy
Limited electric range
Alternatives have bigger boots

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The 2021 Kia Soul EV leads the battery charge, fashion first.

Pros
Bigger battery pack
Promise of 200-mile-plus range
Savvy new style
Wide-screen infotainment and displays

Cons
Where will you be able to buy one?
Charge specs TBD

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Kia Soul's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. It was the winner of our 2020 Best Subcompact SUV for the Money award and the winner of our 2019 Best New Cars for Teens award. Currently the Kia Soul has a score of 8.5 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Large cargo capacity
User-friendly tech features
Comfortable, roomy seats

Cons
Middling interior quality
Rivals are more athletic

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
32.00mpg
Engine type: 
Electric
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Flat
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
Torque: 
291ft-lbs
at 3 600rpm
174ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
Horsepower: 
203hp
at 8 000rpm
170hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Trimmed Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Charging Indicator on Dashboard
Regenerative Braking Level Controlled by Paddle Shift Mounted on Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
165.20in
180.90in
Width: 
70.90in
70.70in
Height: 
63.00in
68.20in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
Front Track: 
61.60in
60.90in
Rear Track: 
62.00in
61.10in
Wheel Base: 
102.40in
103.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
Front Leg Room: 
43.00in
Rear leg room: 
38.00in
Front Hip Room: 
53.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
47.00cu.ft
68.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
11.00cu.ft
31.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
23.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3419.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
1 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Seatback Pocket (Front Passenger)
Front & Rear Door Storage
Driver's Seat Height Adjuster
Heated Front Seats
8-way Driver's Power Adjustable Seat (Sliding, Reclining, Height Adjustment)
Heated Front Seats
Driver's Seat Power Lumbar Support
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
8 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60:40 Split Folding 2nd Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Duct
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with storage center armrest
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Macpherson Strut
MacPherson strut front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Multi link
Double wishbone rear suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Single Automatic Air Conditioning (With Driver Only Function)
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
Leather steering wheel
Dual vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.25” color touch screen display
8” Head-Up Display (HUD)
7” TFT cluster display
UVO link connectivity system for remote services
Harman Kardon® Premium Audio
Wireless Smartphone Charger
10-speaker
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Radio data system

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Designer Collection with new two-tone colorways
Aerodynamic enhancements such as a full flat underbody tray, Active Air Flap, and aero wheel design
New LED headlights and fog lights
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Power glass sunroof
Variable intermittent wipers
Intermittent rear wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17"
17 x 7.0
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Steel spare wheel
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
All-round 3-point Seatbelts
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking
Locking Wheel Nuts
Security System Shock Sensor
Post-collision safety system
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Options

Packages: 
Mirror w/Homelink & Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers + Eyesight
Standard Model - 2.5i Limited
Rugged Package #2
Protection Package #2
Interior & Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers
Popular Package #1
Popular Package #2
Exterior Options: 
Crystal Black Silica Body Side Molding Kit
Jasmine Green Body Side Molding Kit
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Cross Bar Set - Aero
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Front
Trailer Hitch
Splash Guard Kit
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)
Burnished Bronze Body Side Molding Kit
Dark Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Venetian Red Body Side Molding Kit
Moonroof Air Deflector
Quartz Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Rear
Sport Grille Gunmetal Trim
Rear Bumper Cover
Interior Options: 
Front Side Sill Plate
Speaker Kit
Luggage Compartment Cover (Power Rear Gate)
All-Weather Floor Mats
Footwell Illumination Kit - Red
Sunshade
Cargo Net Side
110 Power Outlet Kit
Tweeter Kit
Cargo Net Seat Back
Rear Seat Back Protector
Compartment Separator
Footwell Illumination Kit - Blue
Cargo Net Vertical
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
#454547
Gray, cloth
#969390