Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5000 434 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,929 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 5,065 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,916 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 72 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,019 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 754 mm | -754 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 408 L | 263 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,082 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,016 L | -1 L |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-9.