Fri, 17 May 2024
Compare Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI and Kia Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT
Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) | Kia Soul (2012-2013) |
| Totals | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Kia Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI | Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT |
| Year | 2004-2008 | 2012-2013 |
| Number of doors/seats | (3-5)/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1260 | 1360 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1870 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 205 | 177 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 8.8 | 11.7 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.45 | 5.3 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 350/1305 | 340/818 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Kia Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT × |
| Length | 4205 | 4120 |
| Width | 1760 | 1785 |
| Height | 1485 | 1610 |
| Wheelbase | 2580 | 2550 |
| Front/rear Track | 1540/1520 | 1570/1587 |
| Ground clearance | 130 | 164 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Kia Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, (compressor/turbocharging) | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1390 | 1582 |
| Compression ratio | 10 | 17.3 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 76.5х75.6 | 77.2х84.5 |
| Number of valves | - | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 140/5600 | 128/4000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 220/4000 | 260/1900-2750 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Kia Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Kia Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R18 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET43 d57,1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Kia Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI × | Kia Soul (2012-2013) 1.6 VGT × |
| City | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| Highway | 5.8 | 5 |
| Combined | 7.1 | 6 |
| Fuel | 98/95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 55 | 48 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) | Kia Soul (2012-2013) |
