| Model Year | 2021 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Mazda MPV | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6200 200 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 111.8 in | -9.4 in |
| Length | 165.2 in | 189.5 in | -24.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 69.1 in | -6.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 3754 lb. | -718 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.8 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 60.8 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.1 in | -58.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.9 in | -46.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 53.7 ft3 | -29.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.1 ft3 | 127.0 ft3 | -64.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.