Kia Soul vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Volkswagen Golf
- Length161.6 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,560 lb – 2,820 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 3.8 in shorter (161.6 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.1 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 345 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 3,035 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 345 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 3,035 lb)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.1 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 3.8 in shorter (161.6 in vs 165.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.6 in | 165.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 58.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,690 lb | 3,035 lb | 345 lb |
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