Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) vs. Kia Soul (2012) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Kia Soul
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
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Wheelbase	103.8 in	100.4 in	3.4 in
Length	167.6 in	162.2 in	5.4 in
Width	70.8 in	70.3 in	0.5 in
Height	58.2 in	63.4 in	-5.2 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	2707 lb.	549 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	12.7 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.2 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.2 in	0.7 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	38.1 in	39.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	55.1 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	39.0 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	23.7 ft³	-6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	53.4 ft³	0.3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.

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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