Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2016-2019) | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Totals | Kia Soul (2016-2019) 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI × |
| Mark | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Soul (2016-2019) 1.6 T-GDI | Beetle 2.0 TSI |
| Year | 2016-2019 | 2011 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 2/4 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1289 | 1439 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1890 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 200 | 225 (223) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 7.8 | 7.5 (7.5) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 354/994 | 310/905 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Soul (2016-2019) 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI × |
| Length | 4140 | 4278 |
| Width | 1800 | 1808 |
| Height | 1615 | 1486 |
| Wheelbase | 2570 | 2537 |
| Front/rear Track | 1574/1588 | 1578/1544 |
| Ground clearance | 150 | - |
| Engine specifications | Kia Soul (2016-2019) 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1984 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77х85 | 82.5х92.8 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 204/6000 | 200/5100 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 265/1500-4500 | 280/1700-5000 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Soul (2016-2019) 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI × |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic DCT | 6-speed manual / 6-speed DSG |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Soul (2016-2019) 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18 | 215/55 R17 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
| 5x100 ET38 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Soul (2016-2019) 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Soul (2016-2019) 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 TSI × |
| City | 8.7 | 10.1 (10.3) |
| Highway | 5.8 | 6 (6.1) |
| Combined | 6.9 | 7.4 (7.7) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 54 | 55 |
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2016-2019) | Volkswagen Beetle |
