Volkswagen Eos (2016) vs. Kia Soul (2012) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Eos and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Kia Soul
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Hatch
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Wheelbase	101.5 in	100.4 in	1.1 in
Length	174.1 in	162.2 in	11.9 in
Width	70.5 in	70.3 in	0.2 in
Height	56.9 in	63.4 in	-6.5 in
Curb Weight	3508 lb.	2778 lb.	730 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.2 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.2 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.1 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	39.6 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	55.1 in	-13.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	39.0 in	-6.5 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-6.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	23.7 ft³	-17.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	53.4 ft³	-42.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Eos.

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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