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2014 Volkswagen Jetta and 2015 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,652 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,628 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,364 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 54 L | 1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,006 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,039 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 |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 993 mm | -25 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 685 L | -246 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 1,736 L | 14.5 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2014 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 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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