Model Year | 2017 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.0 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 163.0 in | 168.4 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 63.5 in | 58.5 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3012 lb. | 220 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.0 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 31.4 in | 7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.3 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.