Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Taurus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,186 kg | 1,821 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 76 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 968 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 569 L | 102 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 20.1 | -19.1 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 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |