Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 142 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,621 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,105 mm | 4,442 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,486 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 62 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 904 mm | 87 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 547 L | 830 L | -283 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,877 L | 0 L |
2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |