Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Freestar | Kia Soul | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 100.4 in | 20.4 in |
Length | 201.0 in | 162.2 in | 38.8 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 70.3 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 70.6 in | 63.4 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4295 lb. | 2615 lb. | 1680 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 13.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 55.2 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.3 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 55.1 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 52.7 in | 13.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 73.1 ft3 | 23.7 | 49.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.7 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 82.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.
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.