2007 Jeep Patriot vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Patriot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Patriot would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul.
Because 2007 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot 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, 2007 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Patriot | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Patriot | Soul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 48 L |
