Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.2 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 163.0 in | 16.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 63.5 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3232 lb. | -4 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.1 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.