Mazda CX-5 (2016) vs. Kia Soul (2010) Specs

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2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2010 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2016	2010
Model	Mazda CX-5	Kia Soul
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 150 lb-ft@4000	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@6300 115 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	100.4 in	5.9 in
Length	179.3 in	161.6 in	17.7 in
Width	72.4 in	70.3 in	2.1 in
Height	65.7 in	63.4 in	2.3 in
Curb Weight	3212 lb.	2560 lb.	652 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	12.7 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	55.2 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	53.3 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	42.1 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.6 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	55.1 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	52.7 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.0 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.1 ft³	19.3 ft³	14.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.8 ft³	53.4 ft³	11.4 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Soul

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review

2010 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review

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