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 | 2,550 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,360 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 50 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 909 mm | 82 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 572 L | 99 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,334 L | 0 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.
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.