Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) | Kia Soul |
| Totals | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × |
| Mark | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI | Soul 1.6 T-GDI |
| Year | 2004-2008 | 2019 |
| Number of doors/seats | (3-5)/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Wagon |
| Unladen Weight | 1330 | 1412 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1900 | 1860 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 235 | 205 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.45 | 5.3 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 350/1305 | 364/1388 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × |
| Length | 4205 | 4195 |
| Width | 1760 | 1800 |
| Height | 1485 | 1610 |
| Wheelbase | 2580 | 2600 |
| Front/rear Track | 1540/1520 | 1573/1584 |
| Ground clearance | 130 | 180 |
| Engine specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, (compressor/turbocharging) | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1984 | 1591 |
| 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 | 82.5х92.8 | 77х85.4 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 200/5100 | 200/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 280/1800-5000 | 265/4500 |
| Transmission specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 6-speed tiptronic | 7-speed automatic DCT |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 225/45/17 | 60/205 R16, 55/215 R17, 50/235 R18 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET43 d57,1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
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| Brakes specifications | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × |
| City | 11 | 8.9 |
| Highway | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Combined | 8 | 6.9 |
| Fuel | 98 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 54 |
| Clear list | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) | Kia Soul |
