| Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) | Kia Soul |
| Volkswagen | Kia |
| Golf (2004-2008) 1.4 TSI | Soul 2.0 MPI |
| 2004-2008 | 2019 |
| (3-5)/5 | 5/5 |
| Hatch | Wagon |
| 1260 | 1349 |
| 1870 | 1830 |
| 205 | 186 |
| 8.8 | 10.2 |
| 5.45 | 5.3 |
| 350/1305 | 364/1388 |
| 4205 | 4195 |
| 1760 | 1800 |
| 1485 | 1610 |
| 2580 | 2600 |
| 1540/1520 | 1573/1584 |
| 130 | 180 |
| Gasoline Direct Injection, (compressor/turbocharging) | petrol Injection |
| 1390 | 1999 |
| 10 | 10.3 |
| 4 цил., рядный | 4 цил., рядный |
| 76.5х75.6 | 81x97 |
| 16 |
| 140/5600 | 150/6200 |
| 220/4000 | 192/4000 |
| 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Front wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) | Front wheel drive |
MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| 195/65/15 | 60/205 R16, 55/215 R17, 50/235 R18 |
| 5x112 ET43 d57,1
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
|
| Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Discs | Discs |
| 9.3 | 10.8 |
| 5.8 | 6.3 |
| 7.1 | 8 |
| 98/95 | 95 |
| 55 | 54 |
| Volkswagen Golf (2004-2008) | Kia Soul |