Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@6200 205 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,504 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 54 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,006 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,003 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 993 mm | -91 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 929 L | 685 L | 244 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,894 L | 1,736 L | 0 L |
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |