Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2009) vs. Kia Soul (2011) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2011 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI	Kia Soul
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	100.4 in	1.1 in
Length	165.8 in	161.6 in	4.2 in
Width	68.3 in	70.3 in	-2 in
Height	58.4 in	63.4 in	-5 in
Curb Weight	3071 lb.	2560 lb.	511 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.2 in	-0.9 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	41.2 in	42.1 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.6 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	55.1 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.3 in	39.0 in	-3.7 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	19.3 ft³	-4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	41.8 ft³	53.4 ft³	-11.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI

2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review

2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Soul

2011 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Soul

2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review

2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review

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