The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP AWD (15 - 18) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 26,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 150 i-ELOOP 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 150 i-ELOOP
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 150 i-ELOOP
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.09 %

General
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
DK
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
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
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
150 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
150 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
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19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
19.51 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
37 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
428 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
428 mi
645 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
107 kWh
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
121.2 kWh
107 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-3 SKYACTIV-G 150 i-ELOOP
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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