Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) |
| Totals | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × |
| Mark | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Soul 1.6 T-GDI | Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI |
| Year | 2019 | 2004-2008 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | (3-5)/5 |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1412 | 1330 |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1860 | 1900 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 205 | 235 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5.45 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 364/1388 | 350/1305 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × |
| Length | 4195 | 4205 |
| Width | 1800 | 1760 |
| Height | 1610 | 1485 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 | 2580 |
| Front/rear Track | 1573/1584 | 1540/1520 |
| Ground clearance | 180 | 130 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | Gasoline Direct Injection, (compressor/turbocharging) |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1984 |
| Compression ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77х85.4 | 82.5х92.8 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 200/6000 | 200/5100 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 265/4500 | 280/1800-5000 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic DCT | 6-speed manual / 6-speed tiptronic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Four-wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 60/205 R16, 55/215 R17, 50/235 R18 | 225/45/17 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
| 5x112 ET43 d57,1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI × | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) 2.0 TFSI × |
| City | 8.9 | 11 |
| Highway | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Combined | 6.9 | 8 |
| Fuel | 95 | 98 |
| Tank, L | 54 | 55 |
| Clear list | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) |
