2010 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2010 Honda Odyssey 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. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 804 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.
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, 2010 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Odyssey | Soul |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5133 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1748 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |
