Mazda Mazda2 (2011) vs. Kia Soul (2010) Specs

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2011 Mazda Mazda2 and 2010 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2011	2010
Model	Mazda Mazda2	Kia Soul
Engine	1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@6300 115 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.0 in	100.4 in	-2.4 in
Length	155.5 in	161.6 in	-6.1 in
Width	66.7 in	70.3 in	-3.6 in
Height	58.1 in	63.4 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	2359 lb.	2560 lb.	-201 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.3 gal.	12.7 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.2 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.8 in	55.2 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.9 in	53.3 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.1 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	39.6 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.2 in	55.1 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.8 in	52.7 in	-5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	39.0 in	-4.2 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.3 ft³	19.3 ft³	-6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	27.0 ft³	53.4 ft³	-26.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda2

2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review

2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Soul

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review

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