Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 91.7 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 157.3 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 67.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 49.0 in | 14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 2542 lb. | 690 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.2 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 50.6 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 56 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |