Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | |
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 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
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. | 3104 lb. | 128 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 2018 Kia Soul.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.