Kia Soul II (PS) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

2013–2019 vs 2011–2019 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm, Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: Soul II (PS) 354 l, Beetle (A5) 310 l.
Lowest consumption: Soul II (PS) 4.7 l/100 km, Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Soul II (PS) 81–150 kW, Beetle (A5) 77–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Soul II (PS) 33 items (LX), Beetle (A5) 28 items (Beetle).
On Autodrom: Beetle (A5) from €31,250 (1 listing); no Soul II (PS) is listed right now.

Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019 · 11 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–2019 · 12 engines · Beetle, Design, Sport, ClubSpecifications →1 listing from €31,250 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019no listings	Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–20191 listing · from €31,250
Dimensions
Length	Length4,140 mm	Length4,278 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,808 mm
Height	Height1,600 mm–1,618 mm	Height1,473 mm–1,486 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,537 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance127 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume281 l–354 l	Trunk volume225 l–310 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,565 kg	Curb weight1,269 kg–1,430 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2019	Production years2011–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI DSG
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Beetle
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · LX	Items in the base trim28 · Beetle
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim34 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€31,250

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Soul II (PS) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

Length: Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm, Kia Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm (a 138 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,537 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 310 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Soul II (PS) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

The most frugal Kia Soul II (PS) uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Kia Soul II (PS) or Volkswagen Beetle (A5)?

The strongest Kia Soul II (PS) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI DSG).

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