Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Escape | 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 shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 101.2 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 163.0 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 63.5 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3592 lb. | 3232 lb. | 360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 54.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 49.3 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.