Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,196 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,600 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,377 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 60 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 818 mm | 168 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 215 L | 470 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,758 L | 7.6 | -6.6 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Soul.
2011 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 |