Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,618 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 64 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 986 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 949 L | -278 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,852 L | 0 L |
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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Ford Escape.