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Mazda Mazda5 (2006) vs. Kia Soul (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 and 2016 Kia Soul specs.

2006 Mazda Mazda5 and 2016 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year 2006 2016  
Model Mazda Mazda5 Kia Soul  
Engine 2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
157 hp@6500
148 lb-ft@4500
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
130 hp@6300
118 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 101.2 in 7.1 in
Length 181.5 in 163.0 in 18.5 in
Width 69.1 in 70.9 in -1.8 in
Height 64.2 in 63.0 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 3389 lb. 2784 lb. 605 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.2 gal. 1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 39.6 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 55.5 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.9 in 53.2 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.9 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.5 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 54.7 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 58.3 in 49.3 in 9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.2 in 39.1 in -3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.1 in 0.0 in 37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 49.2 in 0.0 in 49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.9 in 0.0 in 40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.7 in 0.0 in 30.7 in
Total Legroom 106.6 in (over 3 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows) 26.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.3 ft3 24.2 ft3 -12.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 44.4 ft3 24.2 20.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.9 ft3 61.3 ft3 9.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda Mazda5

2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2006 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul

2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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