Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 119.0 in | -17.8 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 206.5 in | -43.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.8 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 77.2 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2837 lb. | 5578 lb. | -2741 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -13.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 63.2 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 60.2 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 63.7 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 59.9 in | -10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 55.0 ft3 | -30.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -47 ft3 |
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.
2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |