Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

2019–2024 vs 2019–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 4,195 mm, Golf VIII 4,633 mm — a 44 cm difference.
Boot: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 354 l, Golf VIII 611 l.
Lowest consumption: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 6.9 l/100 km, Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 90–150 kW, Golf VIII 81–235 kW.
Standard equipment: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 26 items (Edition 7), Golf VIII 35 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul2019–2024 · 6 engines · Edition 7, Vision, Spirit, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–present · 11 engines · Life, Style, R-Line, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul2019–2024no listings	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,195 mm	Length4,284 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,605 mm–1,610 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,478 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,627 mm–2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–170 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume315 l–354 l	Trunk volume273 l–611 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,300 kg–1,682 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,613 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank40 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2019–2024	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines11
Power	Power90–150 kW (122–204 hp)	Power81–235 kW (110–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelElectric, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TSI R
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsEdition 7 · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Edition 7	Items in the base trim35 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim50 · Spirit	Items in the top trim38 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior0 · 3
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VIII 4,633 mm, Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 4,195 mm (a 438 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 611 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The most frugal Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul uses 6.9 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid GTE).

Which is more powerful — Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The strongest Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul makes 150 kW (204 hp) (e-Soul 64 kWh); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VIII 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R).

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