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Volkswagen New Beetle (2006) vs. Kia Soul (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2018 Kia Soul specs.

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle and 2018 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year 2006 2018  
Model Volkswagen New Beetle Kia Soul  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
150 hp@5000
170 lb-ft@3750
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.7 in 101.2 in -2.5 in
Length 161.1 in 163.0 in -1.9 in
Width 67.9 in 70.9 in -3 in
Height 59.0 in 63.5 in -4.5 in
Curb Weight 2884 lb. 3232 lb. -348 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.2 gal. 0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 39.6 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in 55.5 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.9 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 39.5 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 54.7 in -5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 49.3 in -49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 39.1 in -5.6 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows) -7.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3 24.2 ft3 -12.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3 61.3 ft3 -34.1 ft3

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2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
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