2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Tacoma | Soul |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |