Kia Soul vs Mazda CX-30 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Mazda CX-30
- Length165.2 in
- Height63.0 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,802 lb – 3,036 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Mazda CX-30 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 7.8 in shorter (165.2 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-30 is 0.2 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 1.3 in taller (63.0 in vs 61.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-30 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-30 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-30 is 451 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,370 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-30 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-30 is 451 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,370 lb)
- Length: Kia Soul is 7.8 in shorter (165.2 in vs 173.0 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 1.3 in taller (63.0 in vs 61.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-30 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Mazda CX-30
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-30 — Mazda CX-30 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-30 — Mazda CX-30 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Mazda CX-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.2 in | 173.0 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 61.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 8.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,919 lb | 3,370 lb | 451 lb |
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