Volkswagen Jetta (2012) vs. Kia Soul (2015) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2015 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Kia Soul
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	101.2 in	3.2 in
Length	182.2 in	163.0 in	19.2 in
Width	70.0 in	70.9 in	-0.9 in
Height	57.2 in	63.0 in	-5.8 in
Curb Weight	3157 lb.	2879 lb.	278 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.2 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.6 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.5 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.9 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.5 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	54.7 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.3 in	-49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.1 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	24.2 ft³	-8.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	61.3 ft³	-45.8 ft³

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta 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

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