Kia Soul (2013) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2019) Specs

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2013 Kia Soul and 2019 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2013	2019
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 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.4 in	110.4 in	-10 in
Length	162.2 in	191.6 in	-29.4 in
Width	70.3 in	72.2 in	-1.9 in
Height	63.4 in	58.5 in	4.9 in
Curb Weight	2690 lb.	3274 lb.	-584 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	38.3 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.9 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	42.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.8 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	57.0 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.1 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	15.9 ft³	7.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.4 ft³	15.9 ft³	37.5 ft³

2013 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

2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review

2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	0	The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review

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