2009 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 498 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul. 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul. 2009 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Soul has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Soul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Camry | 2012 Kia Soul | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Camry | Soul |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1186 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |