Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 100.4 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 162.2 in | 38.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.3 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 63.4 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4317 lb. | 2778 lb. | 1539 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.2 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 53.3 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 55.1 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.7 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 23.7 | 24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 47.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.