Volkswagen Golf Plus (2008 – 2013) vs Kia Soul (2008 – 2013): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf Plus is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 214 km/h against 183 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. The Kia Soul is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,255 kg. At 4,206 mm, the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 101 mm longer than the Kia Soul.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Plus
2008 – 2013
|
Kia
Soul
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 22 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 122 – 165 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 156 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 14.9 s | 10.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 214 km/h | 171 – 183 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 6.6 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,206 mm | 4,105 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,255 – 1,501 kg | 1,170 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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