Ford Explorer (2006) vs. Kia Soul (2010) Specs

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2006 Ford Explorer and 2010 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2006	2010
Model	Ford Explorer	Kia Soul
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	100.4 in	13.3 in
Length	193.4 in	161.6 in	31.8 in
Width	73.7 in	70.3 in	3.4 in
Height	72.8 in	63.4 in	9.4 in
Curb Weight	4440 lb.	2560 lb.	1880 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	9.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.2 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	55.2 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	53.3 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.1 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	55.1 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	52.7 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.0 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.3 in	0.0 in	45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.9 in	0.0 in	34.9 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	19.3 ft³	-5.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	19.3	24.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	53.4 ft³	30.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005	4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Soul

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review

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