The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 25,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121 is 5.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi.
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
60.4
69.5
80.7
63.2
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
60.4 in
Height
63.2 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 CRDi
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3807 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.34 %
General
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DJ1
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
119 hp
134 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
153 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
153 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
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23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
23.87 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
39 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
489 mi
Range
699 mi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
489 mi
699 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
115.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 121
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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




















