2010 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2010 Audi A4 and 2010 Kia Soul were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Audi A4 and 2010 Kia Soul are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A4 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 2010 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Soul has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Soul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A4 | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A4 | Soul |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1826 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 48 L |
