Model Year | 2018 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.8 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 167.6 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 58.2 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3256 lb. | -24 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.6 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.