Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 100.4 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 162.2 in | 34.9 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 70.3 in | 8.6 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 63.4 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 4557 lb. | 2778 lb. | 1779 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 55.2 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.3 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 55.1 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 52.7 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 23.7 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 27.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
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.