Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,614 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,120 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,488 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,200 kg | 1,220 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 48 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,021 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,280 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,006 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,293 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 991 mm | -74 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 671 L | -280 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 1,512 L | 12.8 |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2010 | The rear seat is fairly comfortable--if you fit. Many compacts have roomier back seats. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am ranking the driver's seat high in comfort even though 10 minutes is not enough to be sure. The seat has a lot of adjustability, including height. It feels like sitting on a platform rather than a hammock. The seat felt supportive without being hard. I can imagine it would allow for long distance travel in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Head room was great and the seat adjusted vertically with an easy to use lever. see full Ford Focus review |
2011 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It's tight in the back. Entry and egress are a bit cumbersome in particular for the feet. My shoe size is 9.5. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Like sitting on concrete. One minor positive was that the lumbar support was decent, but overall lacking in comfort. see full Ford Focus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Air conditioner doesn't cool car. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 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 |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |