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2016 Kia Soul and 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda5 | |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 108.3 in | -7.1 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 181.5 in | -18.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 64.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2784 lb. | 3389 lb. | -605 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 58.3 in | -9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.7 in | -30.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 106.6 in (over 3 rows) | -26.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.2 | 44.4 ft3 | -20.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul
| 2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda5
| 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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