Kia Soul vs Volkswagen Golf - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Ashburn, VA
| Vehicle | 2025 Kia Soul LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $21,935 | - | ||
| Average Price Paid | $21,116 | - | ||
| Invoice | $21,114 | - | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.3 /10 | 7.4 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.7 / 5 stars | 4.4 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 10 yr./ 100,000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | Not available | |||
| Satellite radio | Not available | |||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | |||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available | |||
| Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | ||
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | ||
| Heated seats | standard | |||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | ||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
| Sunroof | standard | |||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Country of final assembly | South Korea | Mexico | ||
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 1.4 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | ||
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 205/55R16 | ||
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 16 X 6.5-in | ||
| Wheel type | steel wheels | alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27 / 33 / 30 MPG | 29 / 39 / 33 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 386 / 472 miles | 383 / 515 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 2,888 lb. | 2,945 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 6.7 in. | - | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.9 in. | 70.8 in. | ||
| Height | 63.0 in. | 58.2 in. | ||
| Length | 165.2 in. | 167.6 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in. | 103.6 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 24.2 cu. ft. | 17.4 cu. ft. | ||
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 62.1 cu. ft. | 25.0 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.9 in. | 38.4 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.1 in. | 41.2 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 in. | 55.9 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 39.5 in. | 38.1 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 38.8 in. | 35.6 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 in. | 53.9 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $32,057 | $35,284 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.43 | $0.47 | ||
| Depreciation | $9,858 | $9,308 | ||
| Financing | $3,877 | $2,971 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $1,114 | $888 | ||
| Fuel | $7,938 | $7,222 | ||
| Insurance | $3,776 | $3,983 | ||
| Maintenance | $4,848 | $7,301 | ||
| Repairs | $646 | $3,611 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black, cloth Gray Two-Tone, cloth | Titan Black, leatherette Beige, leatherette | ||
| Exterior | Steel Gray Gravity Gray Mars Orange Snow White Pearl Inferno Red Fusion Black | Platinum Gray Metallic Silk Blue Metallic Pure White White Silver Metallic Deep Black Pearl |
