Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
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@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 100.4 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 160.1 in | 162.2 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 70.3 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 63.4 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2742 lb. | 2707 lb. | 35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.1 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 52.7 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 39.0 in | -7.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.4 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -28 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.