Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Soul | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 100.4 in | 13.3 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 162.2 in | 31.2 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. | 2615 lb. | 1825 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 | 23.7 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 23.7 | 20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 30.3 ft3 |
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 |
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.