

Model Year | 2021 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 112.6 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 165.2 in | 197.1 in | -31.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.9 in | -8 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 70.4 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 4534 lb. | -1498 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 61.3 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 61.0 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -19.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.1 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.