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2014 Kia Soul and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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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 | 113.2 in | -12 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 199.6 in | -36.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 76.2 in | -5.3 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 68.1 in | -5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 4312 lb. | -1433 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.6 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.4 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.5 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.7 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 56.0 in | -6.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 47.5 ft3 | -23.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -39.4 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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