Kia Soul vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length162.2 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,615 lb – 2,778 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.2 in shorter (162.2 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 4.9 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 318 lb heavier (2,697 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 318 lb heavier (2,697 lb vs 3,014 lb)
- Height: Kia Soul is 4.9 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 6.2 in shorter (162.2 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 99.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 162.2 in | 168.4 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 58.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 99.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,697 lb | 3,014 lb | 318 lb |
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