Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2008-2011) | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Totals | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × |
| Mark | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 | Beetle 1.6 TDI |
| Year | 2008-2011 | 2011 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 2/4 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1170 | 1361 (1381) |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 177 | 180 (178) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11 | 11.5 (11.5) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 222/700 | 310/905 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × |
| Length | 4105 | 4278 |
| Width | 1785 | 1808 |
| Height | 1610 | 1486 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 | 2537 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1575 | 1578/1544 |
| Ground clearance | 164 | - |
| Engine specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × |
| Type | petrol Injection | turbo diesel / direct injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1598 |
| Compression ratio | - | 16.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | - | 79.5х80.5 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 124/6300 | 105/4400 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 156/4200 | 250/1500-2500 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual / 7-speed, Automatic DSG |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions (Torsion beam) | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15, 205/55/16, 225/45/18 | 215/60 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
| 5x100 ET38 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × |
| City | - | 5.4 (5.5) |
| Highway | - | 4.1 (4.4) |
| Combined | 6.5 | 4.5 (4.7) |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 48 | 55 |
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2008-2011) | Volkswagen Beetle |
