Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.5 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 179.3 in | -17.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 59.2 in | 4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 3285 lb. | -595 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.8 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.5 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |