Kia Soul (2015) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2014) Specs

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2015 Kia Soul and 2014 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Kia Soul	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	104.8 in	-3.6 in
Length	163.0 in	173.9 in	-10.9 in
Width	70.9 in	72.2 in	-1.3 in
Height	63.0 in	72.6 in	-9.6 in
Curb Weight	2714 lb.	3668 lb.	-954 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.2 gal.	15.8 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	46.8 in	-7.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.6 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.1 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.3 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	45.1 in	-5.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	58.5 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.3 in	58.5 in	-9.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.6 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.2 ft³	46.8 ft³	-22.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.3 ft³	77.0 ft³	-15.7 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

2014 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

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