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Kia Soul I (AM) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

2008–2013 vs 1998–2010 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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Kia Soul I (AM)2008–2013 · 7 engines · LX, EX, Sport, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Soul I (AM)2008–2013no listings
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,105 mmLength4,081 mm
Width1,785 mmWidth1,724 mm
Height1,610 mmHeight1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mmWheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance160 mmGround clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume340 lTrunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight1,240 kg–1,315 kgCurb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank48 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years2008–2013Production years1998–2010
Body typeHatchback 5-doorBody typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines7Number of engines12
Power66–103 kW (90–140 hp)Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–1.6Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 90Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 1.6 GDI 140Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed185 km/hTop speed207 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Base
Items in the base trim25 · LXItems in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim38 · SportItems in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
USB Port✓USB Port—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Safety7 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Soul I (AM) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: Kia Soul I (AM) 4,105 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 24 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 340 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Soul I (AM) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal Kia Soul I (AM) uses 5 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Kia Soul I (AM) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest Kia Soul I (AM) makes 103 kW (140 hp) (1.6 GDI 140); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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