The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121 (18 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (16 - 19)
€ 18,000

€ 17,200

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121 is 5.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI.
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
60.4
69.5
80.7
63
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
60.4 in
Height
63 in
101.2
168.3
101.2
163
168.3 in
Length
163 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
2776 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3730 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.25 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
119 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
153 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
153 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
23.33 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
38 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
481 mi
Range
516 mi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
481 mi
516 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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