Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 101.2 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 160.1 in | 163.0 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 70.9 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 63.0 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2742 lb. | 2837 lb. | -95 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 14.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 54.7 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 49.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 39.1 in | -7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.4 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -35.9 ft3 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.