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Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda Mazda3.