The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121 (18 - ..)
€ 26,500

€ 18,000

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
63.2
70.9
82.7
60.4
69.5
80.7
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
60.4 in
101.2
163
101.2
168.3
163 in
Length
168.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2776 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3730 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.45 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
PS
Generation
DJ1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
119 hp
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
153 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
153 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
110 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
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24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
24.6 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
39 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
559 mi
Range
481 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
559 mi
481 mi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
123.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft