Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Soul | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 101.2 in | 12.5 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 163.0 in | 30.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.9 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 63.0 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2714 lb. | 1726 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.5 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.9 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.7 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 49.3 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 24.2 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 22.4 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 |
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 |
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