2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, both vehicles can yield 156 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Soul |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1161 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |