2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Kia SOUL
To start off, 2013 Kia SOUL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia SOUL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia SOUL (162 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia SOUL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 233 kg more than 2013 Kia SOUL.
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, 2013 Kia SOUL (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Kia SOUL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Kia SOUL has manual transmission. 2013 Kia SOUL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Kia SOUL | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | SOUL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 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 | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
