Model Year | 2018 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 102.4 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 165.2 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 63.0 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 2844 lb. | 168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.5 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 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 |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.4 in | 38.8 in | -7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 62.1 ft3 | -32.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Soul.