Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,186 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 60 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,001 mm | 990 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 320 L | 351 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.7 | 1,257 L | 22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 2,008 L | -1 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 2012 Mazda Mazda5.