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2013 Kia Soul and 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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 Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 111.4 in | -11 in |
| Length | 162.2 in | 191.5 in | -29.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 72.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 57.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 3232 lb. | -454 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.1 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 38.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul
| 2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Soul
| 2013 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 |
| 2013 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
| 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
| 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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