Model Year | 2009 | 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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.