Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,570 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,140 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,953 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,096 kg | 1,466 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 54 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,003 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 993 mm | -71 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 808 mm | 0 mm | 808 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 685 L | 230 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 24.2 | -22.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,993 L | 1,736 L | 2 L |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Soul.