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2014 Kia Soul and 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 111.4 in | -10.2 in |
| Length | 163.0 in | 191.5 in | -28.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 57.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 3232 lb. | -353 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 56.1 in | -6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 46.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
| 2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
| 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
| 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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