Volkswagen Beetle (2018) vs. Kia Soul (2012) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Kia Soul
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
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Wheelbase	100.0 in	100.4 in	-0.4 in
Length	168.4 in	162.2 in	6.2 in
Width	71.2 in	70.3 in	0.9 in
Height	58.5 in	63.4 in	-4.9 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	2778 lb.	234 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.2 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.2 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.6 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	55.1 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	39.0 in	-7.6 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-8.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	23.7 ft³	-8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	53.4 ft³	-23.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.

2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.

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