Kia Soul (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2022) Specs

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2012 Kia Soul and 2022 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2012	2022
Model	Kia Soul	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 206 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,550 mm	2,804 mm	0 mm
Length	4,120 mm	4,917 mm	0 mm
Width	1,786 mm	1,834 mm	0 mm
Height	1,610 mm	1,473 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,220 kg	1,528 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	48 L	70 L	-22 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,021 mm	973 mm	-972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,402 mm	1,445 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,354 mm	1,387 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,069 mm	1,077 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,006 mm	960 mm	-959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,400 mm	1,448 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,339 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	991 mm	993 mm	-2 mm
Total Legroom	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	2,070 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	671 L	450 L	221 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,512 L	15.9	-14.9 L

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

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