Compare Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Soul

Body

• Body Style
• 4 Door Sedan
• Sedan
• Hatchback

Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in.)
• 104.4
• 106.3
• 101.2

• Length, Overall (in.)
• 182.2
• 180.3
• 163

• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in.)
• 70.0
• 70.7
• 70.9

• Height, Overall (in.)
• 57.2
• 57.3
• 63.5

Doors & Windows

• Rear Defrost
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Privacy Glass
•  
•  
• Standard

• Power Windows
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

Doors & Windows

• Rear Defrost
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Privacy Glass
•  
•  
• Standard

• Power Windows
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

Exterior Features

• Rear Spoiler
• Optional
• Optional
• Optional

Measurements

• Base Curb Weight (lbs.)
• 2881
• 2899
• 2942

Tires & Wheels

• Tires - Front All-Season
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Compact Spare Tire
• Standard
• Standard
•  

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Aluminum Wheels
• Optional
• Optional
• Standard

• Wheel Locks
•  
• Optional
• Optional

• Steel Wheels
• Standard
• Standard
•  

• Wheel Covers
•  
• Standard
•  

Convenience & Comfort

• Alarm
• Optional
•  
•  

• Auxiliary Pwr Outlet
• Standard
•  
•  

• Back-Up Camera
•  
• Standard
• Optional

• Cruise Control
•  
• Standard
• Standard

• Vehicle Anti-Theft System
• Standard
• Standard
•  

• Fog Lamps
•  
• Optional
•  

• Auto-Off Headlights
•  
• Standard
• Optional

• Keyless Start
•  
• Standard
•  

• Luggage Rack
•  
• Optional
• Optional

• Rear Parking Aid
•  
• Optional
•  

• Remote Engine Start
•  
• Optional
• Optional

• Adjustable Steering Wheel
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Steering Wheel Controls
•  
• Standard
• Standard

• Trip Computer
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Remote Trunk Release
•  
• Standard
•  

• Universal Garage Door Opener
•  
• Optional
• Optional

• Intermittent Wipers
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Rain Sensing Wipers
•  
• Optional
•  

• Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Keyless Entry
•  
• Standard
• Standard

• Power Door Locks
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Electrochromic rearview mirror
•  
• Optional
• Optional

• Heated Mirrors
•  
• Optional
•  

• Power Mirrors
•  
• Standard
• Standard

• Driver Vanity Mirror
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
•  
•  
• Standard

• Passenger Vanity Mirror
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
•  
•  
• Standard

• Power Steering
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity
• 5
• 5
• 5

• Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
• 94.1
• 96.3
• 101

• Front Head Room (in.)
• 38.2
• 38.6
• 39.6

• Front Leg Room (in.)
• 41.2
• 42.2
• 40.9

• Front Shoulder Room (in.)
• 55.2
• 57.2
• 55.5

• Front Hip Room (in.)
• - TBD -
• 55.5
• 53.2

• Second Head Room (in.)
• 37.1
• 37.6
• 39.5

• Second Leg Room (in.)
• 38.1
• 35.8
• 39.1

• Second Shoulder Room (in.)
• 53.6
• 54.4
• 54.7

• Second Hip Room (in.)
• - TBD -
• 53.5
• 49.3

• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (cu. ft.)
•  
•  
• 49.5

• Trunk Volume (cu. ft.)
• 15.7
• 12.4
•  

Entertainment

• AM/FM Stereo
•  
• Standard
• Standard

• Auxiliary Audio Input
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• HD Radio
•  
• Standard
•  

• MP3 Player
• Optional
• Standard
• Standard

• Satellite Radio
•  
•  
• Standard

• Smart Device Integration
•  
• Standard
•  

Heating & Cooling

• A/C
•  
• Standard
• Standard

Navigation & Communication

• Navigation System
•  
• Optional
•  

• Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
•  
• Standard
•  

• Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
•  
• Standard
• Standard

Seats

• Cloth Seats
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Pass-Through Rear Seat
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• 2nd Row Bench Seat
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Bucket Seats
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

Airbags

• Driver Air Bag
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Passenger Air Bag
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Front Head Air Bag
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Rear Head Air Bag
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Front Side Air Bag
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

Brakes

• 4-Wheel ABS
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

Safety Features

• Brake Assist
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Electronic Stability Control
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Daytime Running Lights
• Standard
• Standard
•  

• Child Safety Locks
•  
• Standard
• Standard

• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
•  
• Optional
•  

• Traction Control
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Blind Spot Monitor
•  
• Optional
•  

• Cross-Traffic Alert
•  
• Optional
•  

Engine & Performance

• Front Wheel Drive
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• 4 Cylinder Engine
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• Engine Type
• Gas I4
• Regular Unleaded I-4
• Regular Unleaded I-4

• Displacement
• 2.0L/121
• 2.0 L/122
• 1.6 L/97

• Horsepower (Net @ RPM)
• 115 @ 5200
• 155 @ 6000
• 130 @ 6300

• Torque (Net @ RPM)
• 125 @ 4000
• 150 @ 4000
• 118 @ 4850

• Transmission
• Automatic w/manual shift
• Manual w/OD
• Automatic w/OD

• Turning diameter
• 36.4
• 34.8
• 34.8

Fuel

• Gasoline Fuel
• Standard
• Standard
• Standard

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
• 24
• 27
• 25

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
• 29
• 37
• 30

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal.)
• 14.5
• 13.2
• 14.2

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front
• McPherson Strut
• Strut
• Strut

• Suspension Type - Rear
• Torsion Beam
• Multi-Link
• Torsion Beam

• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
• w/Coil Springs
• Strut
• Strut

• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
• w/Coil Springs
• Multi-Link
• Torsion Beam

Transmission

• Automatic
• Standard
•  
• Standard

• Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode
• Standard
•  
• Standard

• 6-Speed Automatic
• Standard
•  
• Standard

• Manual
•  
• Standard
•  

• 6-Speed Manual
•  
• Standard
•