Spec Sizes

Kia Soul vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Volkswagen Beetle

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length162.2 in
  • Height63.4 in
  • Wheelbase100.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight2,615 lb – 2,778 lb
Front / width
  • 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 5.1 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 99.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 421 lb heavier (2,697 lb vs 3,118 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 421 lb heavier (2,697 lb vs 3,118 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Soul is 5.1 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.3 in)
  3. Length: Kia Soul is 6.2 in shorter (162.2 in vs 168.4 in)
  4. Width: Kia Soul is 0.9 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.2 in)
  5. 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

SpecKia SoulVolkswagen BeetleDifference
Length162.2 in168.4 in6.2 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in0.9 in
Height63.4 in58.3 in5.1 in
Wheelbase100.4 in99.9 in0.5 in
Ground clearance5.9 in——
Curb weight2,697 lb3,118 lb421 lb

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