Model Year | 2016 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.4 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 174.3 in | -11.3 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. | 3045 lb. | -331 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 |
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 RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |