Volkswagen Jetta (2020) vs. Kia Soul (2012) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Jetta and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Kia Soul
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1700	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	100.4 in	5.3 in
Length	185.1 in	162.2 in	22.9 in
Width	70.8 in	70.3 in	0.5 in
Height	57.4 in	63.4 in	-6 in
Curb Weight	3294 lb.	2778 lb.	516 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	12.7 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	40.2 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.2 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	42.1 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.6 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	55.1 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.0 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.1 ft³	23.7 ft³	-9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.1 ft³	53.4 ft³	-39.3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta.

2012 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.

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