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2016 Kia Soul and 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
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| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,201 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,231 kg | 1,346 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 54 L | 55 L | -1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 902 mm | 91 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 685 L | 425 L | 260 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,736 L | 1,303 L | 0 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul
| 2016 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Soul
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
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