Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,829 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 72 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,011 mm | 990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 493 L | 178 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,342 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,413 L | -1 L |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |