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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 2,507 mm 2,570 mm 0 mm
Length 4,092 mm 4,140 mm 0 mm
Width 1,725 mm 1,801 mm 0 mm
Height 1,499 mm 1,613 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,308 kg 1,466 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 54 L 1 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 1,006 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,341 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,351 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,039 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 932 mm 1,003 mm 931 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,252 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,252 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 851 mm 993 mm -142 mm
Total Legroom 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 340 L 685 L -345 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 770 L 1,736 L 769 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

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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