| Add vehicles | 2012 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto 4u Luxury | 2012 Volkswagen Golf 5dr HB |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$25,495 | CA$39,675 |
| Fees | CA$1,650 | CA$1,365 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$479/month | CA$746/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | N/A |
| Highway | N/A | N/A |
| Combined | N/A | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A | 216 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | N/A | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | N/A | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/45R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/45R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm (162″) | 4,211 mm (166″) |
| Width | 1,786 mm (70″) | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,610 mm (63″) | 1,461 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100″) | 2,578 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,570 mm (62″) | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,588 mm (63″) | 1,516 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,353 kg (2,983 lb) | 1,508 kg (3,325 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 547 l and 1,512 l | between 433 l and 1,303 l |
| Fuel tank | 48 l (11 gal) | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 78% | 80% |
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