Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 165.2 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 63.0 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 2844 lb. | 705 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.5 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.7 in | -13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.8 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 62.1 ft3 | -51.6 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Soul.