Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.9 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 200.7 in | -37.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 60.1 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3643 lb. | -764 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.8 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.6 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 41.9 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |