2005 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 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 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 2005 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 318 | Soul |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |