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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia SOUL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia SOUL (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 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. 2013 Kia SOUL weights approximately 19 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Kia SOUL (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Kia SOUL | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | SOUL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
