The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15) vs. Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115 AWD (18 - ..)
€ 17,000

€ 28,900

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 GDI is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
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 GDI
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4019 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.86 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
PS
Generation
DJ1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
113 hp
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.96 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.82 lb/hp
26.96 lb/hp
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
493 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
570 mi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-D 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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