2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Caliber would be higher. Both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2012 Kia Soul are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 106 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Dodge Caliber | 2012 Kia Soul | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Caliber | Soul |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 158 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 48 L |