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Kia Soul
2021 Kia Soul
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$17,590
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Mazda 3 Sedan
2021 Mazda 3 Sedan
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$20,650
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Nissan Altima
2021 Nissan Altima
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$24,350
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.4 ft³

Photos

Kia Soul
2020-2021 Kia Soul Rear Angle View
2020-2021 Kia Soul Dashboard
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Mazda 3 Sedan
2019-2021 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan Aft View
2019-2021 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan Control Panel
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Nissan Altima
2019-2021 Nissan Altima Rear Angle View
2019-2021 Nissan Altima Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,802 lbs
3,071 lbs
3,208 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
31 MPG
32 MPG
City
25 MPG
28 MPG
28 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
36 MPG
39 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.5 Tons/yr
5.6 Tons/yr
5.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gallons
13.2 gallons
16.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
357.5 miles
369.6 miles
453.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
443.3 miles
475.2 miles
631.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
165.2 in
183.5 in
192.9 in
Height
63 in
56.9 in
56.7 in
Max Width
70.9 in
70.7 in
72.9 in
Front Width
62 in
61.7 in
63.6 in
Rear Width
62.4 in
62.2 in
63.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
107.3 in
111.2 in
Ground Clearance
6.7 in
5.5 in
4.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.1 in
42.3 in
43.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.4 in
38 in
39.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.5 in
55.7 in
58.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
54.6 in
54.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.8 in
35.1 in
35.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.5 in
37.3 in
36.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.7 in
53.5 in
57.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
50.9 in
54.5 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
13.2 ft³
15.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
24.2 ft³
N/A
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
34.8 ft
36.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
16" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
16" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/60HR16
P205/60HR16
P215/60HR16
Rear Tire
P205/60HR16
P205/60HR16
P215/60HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Sparkling Silver
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Cherry Black
  • Snow White Pearl
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Charcoal, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Light Gray, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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