Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Soul | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 100.4 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 162.2 in | 31.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.3 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 63.4 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3258 lb. | 2615 lb. | 643 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.7 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -36.8 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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.