Kia Soul (2015) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2009) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Kia Soul and 2009 Mazda RX-8 specs.
2015 Kia Soul and 2009 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year |
2015 |
2009 |
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| Model |
Kia Soul |
Mazda RX-8 |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr Coupe |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
101.2 in |
106.4 in |
-5.2 in |
| Length |
163.0 in |
175.6 in |
-12.6 in |
| Width |
70.9 in |
69.7 in |
1.2 in |
| Height |
63.0 in |
52.8 in |
10.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
2714 lb. |
3064 lb. |
-350 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
14.2 gal. |
15.9 gal. |
-1.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.6 in |
38.2 in |
1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.5 in |
54.8 in |
0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.2 in |
53.3 in |
-0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
40.9 in |
42.7 in |
-1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
39.5 in |
36.8 in |
2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.7 in |
54.9 in |
-0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
49.3 in |
48.1 in |
1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
39.1 in |
32.2 in |
6.9 in |
| Total Legroom |
80 in (over 2 rows) |
74.9 in (over 2 rows) |
5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
24.2 ft3 |
7.6 ft3 |
16.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
61.3 ft3 |
7.6 ft3 |
53.7 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 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 2015 Kia Soul
| 2014 |
0 |
Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model
see full Kia Soul review |
| 2015 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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
| 2009 |
4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware.
see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 |
4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat.
With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap.
For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely.
see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 |
4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only.
see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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