Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.1 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 174.7 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.1 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 67.7 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 3369 lb. | -662 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.1 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.6 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |