Kia Soul vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length163.0 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,232 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.7 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.8 in shorter (163.0 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.0 in taller (63.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 100.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 88 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,146 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.0 in taller (63.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.8 in shorter (163.0 in vs 168.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 88 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,146 lb)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 100.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 5.8 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 | 163.0 in | 168.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 58.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 3,146 lb | 88 lb |
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