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2014 Kia Soul and 2016 Mazda CX-3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Mazda CX-3 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in | 0 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 168.3 in | -5.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 60.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 2809 lb. | 70 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.5 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 50.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 49.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 44.5 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 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 |
| 2014 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 2016 Mazda CX-3
| 2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review | |
| 2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-3
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