Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,652 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,628 mm | 4,196 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,778 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,432 kg | 1,377 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 54 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,001 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,003 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 986 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 685 L | -246 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 1,758 L | 14.5 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Soul.