Comparing the 2023 Kia Forte EX vs 2023 Kia Soul EX Premium

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2023 Kia Forte EX

MSRP starting at:

$24,544

84 months financing
$81 @ 5.49 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
EX IVT
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2023 Kia Soul EX Premium

MSRP starting at:

$29,694

60 months lease
$92 @ 8.49 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
EX Premium IVT

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $24,544 $29,694
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Small Station Wagons
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 8.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 7 L/100 km
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 147 @ 6200 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 132 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Small Station Wagons
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 8.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 8.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 7 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122
Fuel System MPI MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 147 @ 6200 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 132 @ 4500
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 1 1
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.68 - 0.39 2.68 - 0.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.82 2.82
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.89 5.71
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120 150
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96
Front Head Room (in) 38.8 38.3
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 55.5
Front Hip Room (in) 53 53.5
Second Head Room (in) 37.5 39.5
Second Leg Room (in) 35.7 38.8
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard N/A
Security System Standard N/A
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard N/A
Climate Control N/A Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Standard
Floor Mats N/A Standard
Navigation System N/A Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Standard
Privacy Glass N/A Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror N/A Standard
Telematics N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Keyless Start N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
HD Radio N/A Standard
LED Headlights N/A Standard
Requires Subscription N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard N/A
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
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