Volkswagen Routan (2009) vs. Kia Soul (2018) Specs

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2009 Volkswagen Routan and 2018 Kia Soul Specifications

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
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

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