Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@6000 274 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,489 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,067 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,722 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,244 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 47 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,250 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 792 mm | 199 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 422 L | 249 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 719 L | -718 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 2018 Ford Fiesta.