Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,186 kg | 2,022 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 70 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,003 mm | 990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 595 L | 76 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,243 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,313 L | -1 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 2019 Ford Explorer.