2008 Honda Element vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Soul |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |