Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,231 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 76 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 968 mm | 25 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 569 L | 116 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 20.1 | -19.1 L |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.
2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |