Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 165.2 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 63.0 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3036 lb. | 513 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.5 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.7 in | -13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.8 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 62.1 ft3 | -51.6 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Soul.