Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 175.6 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 57.3 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3076 lb. | 156 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.5 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.2 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 53.5 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.8 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda3.