Volkswagen Beetle (2017) vs. Kia Soul (2018) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Beetle and 2018 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2017	2018
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Kia Soul
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.0 in	101.2 in	-1.2 in
Length	168.4 in	163.0 in	5.4 in
Width	71.2 in	70.9 in	0.3 in
Height	58.5 in	63.5 in	-5 in
Curb Weight	3104 lb.	3232 lb.	-128 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.2 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.5 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.9 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.5 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	54.7 in	-5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.3 in	-49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	39.1 in	-7.7 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-7.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	24.2 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	61.3 ft³	-31.4 ft³

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