Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6500 201 Nm@4800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 158 kW@6000 267 Nm@5000 |
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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 | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,120 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,610 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,260 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 68 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 927 mm | 64 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 671 L | 623 L | 48 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,512 L | 1,662 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.
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |