2009 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. 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, 2012 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2012 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2012 Kia Soul | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Soul |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 48 L |