Model Year | 2016 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,140 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,231 kg | 1,540 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 68 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 927 mm | 66 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 623 L | 62 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,662 L | 0 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul.
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |