Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 175.6 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 57.3 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 2999 lb. | -120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.5 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.2 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.5 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.8 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 14.2 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 |
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