2000 Seat Ibiza vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (136 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Ibiza | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Ibiza | Soul |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
