Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.5 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 165.2 in | 174.1 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 63.0 in | 56.9 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 3508 lb. | -472 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.8 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 41.5 in | 13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 32.5 in | 6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 51.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Soul.
2012 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 |