Volkswagen Beetle vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Kia Soul
- Length168.8 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.6 in
- Wheelbase100.1 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.8 in shorter (168.8 in vs 163.0 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 84 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 5.8 in shorter (168.8 in vs 163.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 84 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 163.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 63.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 101.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,142 lb | 3,058 lb | 84 lb |
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