2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1157 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Durango | Soul |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 48 L |
