Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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 Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 175.6 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.7 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.3 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 2999 lb. | -221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.2 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.4 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.8 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
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.
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.