

Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed 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 | 2844 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1659 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 2023 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.