Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6200 205 Nm@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,287 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 85 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 937 mm | 56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 385 L | 300 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 1,243 L | 23.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |