Model Year | 2020 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 107.3 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 165.2 in | 175.6 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 56.7 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 3413 lb. | -377 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 35.1 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 62.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda Mazda3.