Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2006) vs. Kia Soul (2011) Specs

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2011 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI	Kia Soul
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.9 in	100.4 in	-1.5 in
Length	164.9 in	161.6 in	3.3 in
Width	68.3 in	70.3 in	-2 in
Height	56.7 in	63.4 in	-6.7 in
Curb Weight	3034 lb.	2560 lb.	474 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	12.7 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	40.2 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.2 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.1 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.6 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	55.1 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	39.0 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	75 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-6.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	19.3 ft³	-1.3 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 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Same as a small sedan, dead pedal, loads of head room see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	High roof line gives sedan-like head room, lots of foot room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good Shoulder width, okay leg room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006	4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / 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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