Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2014-2016) | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Totals | Kia Soul (2014-2016) 1.6 MPI × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI × |
| Mark | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Soul (2014-2016) 1.6 MPI | Beetle 1.2 TSI |
| Year | 2014-2016 | 2011 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 2/4 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1282 (1315) | 1274 (1295) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1820 (1850) | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 182 (177) | 180 (180) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.3 (12.5) | 11 (10.9) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 354/686 | 310/905 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Soul (2014-2016) 1.6 MPI × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI × |
| Length | 4140 | 4278 |
| Width | 1800 | 1808 |
| Height | 1610 | 1486 |
| Wheelbase | 2570 | 2537 |
| Front/rear Track | 1576/1588 | 1578/1544 |
| Ground clearance | 165 | - |
| Engine specifications | Kia Soul (2014-2016) 1.6 MPI × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI × |
| Type | petrol Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1197 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 | 10 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77х85 | 71х75.6 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 8 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 124/6300 | 105/5000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 152/4850 | 175/1550-4100 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Soul (2014-2016) 1.6 MPI × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 7-speed, Automatic DSG |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Soul (2014-2016) 1.6 MPI × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
| 5x100 ET38 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Soul (2014-2016) 1.6 MPI × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Soul (2014-2016) 1.6 MPI × | Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI × |
| City | 9.5 (10.5) | 7.6 (7.4) |
| Highway | 6.1 (6.3) | 5 (5) |
| Combined | 7.3 (7.9) | 5.9 (5.9) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 54 | 55 |
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2014-2016) | Volkswagen Beetle |
