Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Soul |
| Totals | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × | Kia Soul 1.6 MPI × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Beetle 1.6 TDI | Soul 1.6 MPI |
| Year | 2011 | 2019 |
| Number of doors/seats | 2/4 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Wagon |
| Unladen Weight | 1361 (1381) | 1300 (1330) |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 1785 (1815) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 180 (178) | 182 (182) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.5 (11.5) | 11.2 (11.5) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 310/905 | 364/1388 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × | Kia Soul 1.6 MPI × |
| Length | 4278 | 4195 |
| Width | 1808 | 1800 |
| Height | 1486 | 1610 |
| Wheelbase | 2537 | 2600 |
| Front/rear Track | 1578/1544 | 1573/1584 |
| Ground clearance | - | 180 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × | Kia Soul 1.6 MPI × |
| Type | turbo diesel / direct injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1598 | 1591 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 79.5х80.5 | 77х85.4 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 105/4400 | 123/6300 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 250/1500-2500 | 151/4850 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × | Kia Soul 1.6 MPI × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 7-speed, Automatic DSG | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × | Kia Soul 1.6 MPI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 215/60 R16 | 60/205 R16, 55/215 R17, 50/235 R18 |
| Disk | 5x100 ET38 d57.1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × | Kia Soul 1.6 MPI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 TDI × | Kia Soul 1.6 MPI × |
| City | 5.4 (5.5) | 9 (9.3) |
| Highway | 4.1 (4.4) | 6.1 (6.2) |
| Combined | 4.5 (4.7) | 7.2 (7.4) |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 54 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Soul |
