Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 101.2 in | 10 in |
Length | 184.2 in | 163.0 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.9 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 63.5 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3998 lb. | 3232 lb. | 766 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 55.5 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 49.3 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.