Kia Soul (2017) vs. Volkswagen Routan (2010) Specs

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2017 Kia Soul and 2010 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Model Year	2017	2010
Model	Kia Soul	Volkswagen Routan
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	121.2 in	-20 in
Length	163.0 in	202.5 in	-39.5 in
Width	70.9 in	76.9 in	-6 in
Height	63.5 in	68.9 in	-5.4 in
Curb Weight	3232 lb.	4621 lb.	-1389 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.2 gal.	20.5 gal.	-6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	63.0 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.6 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	39.2 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	64.7 in	-10 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.3 in	0.0 in	49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.3 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	62.0 in	-62 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.8 in	-31.8 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	-28.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.2 ft³	32.3 ft³	-8.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	24.2	83.0 ft³	-58.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.3 ft³	141.0 ft³	-79.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.

2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review

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