Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

2019–2024 vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Liftback

In short

Length: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 4,195 mm, Polo VI (AW) 4,483 mm — a 29 cm difference.
Boot: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 354 l, Polo VI (AW) 530 l.
Lowest consumption: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 6.9 l/100 km, Polo VI (AW) 4 l/100 km.
Power: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 90–150 kW, Polo VI (AW) 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 26 items (Edition 7), Polo VI (AW) 26 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)2017–present · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, LifeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul2019–2024no listings	Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,195 mm	Length4,053 mm–4,483 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,751 mm
Height	Height1,605 mm–1,610 mm	Height1,438 mm–1,471 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,548 mm–2,602 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–170 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–163 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume315 l–354 l	Trunk volume351 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,300 kg–1,682 kg	Curb weight1,105 kg–1,280 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2019–2024	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines11
Power	Power90–150 kW (122–204 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelElectric, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed237 km/h
Trim levelsEdition 7 · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Edition 7	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim50 · Spirit	Items in the top trim37 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior0 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
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✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen 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)✓
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✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 4,483 mm, Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 4,195 mm (a 288 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,602 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 530 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

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 Polo VI (AW) 4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 95).

Which is more powerful — Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul or Volkswagen Polo VI (AW)?

The strongest Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul makes 150 kW (204 hp) (e-Soul 64 kWh); the strongest Volkswagen Polo VI (AW) 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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