Kia Soul vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Volkswagen Golf
- Length162.2 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,615 lb – 2,778 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 3.4 in shorter (162.2 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.4 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 450 lb heavier (2,697 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 450 lb heavier (2,697 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.4 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 3.4 in shorter (162.2 in vs 165.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 162.2 in | 165.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 58.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,697 lb | 3,147 lb | 450 lb |
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