2010 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 265 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 Hyundai Sonata (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Hyundai Sonata | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Sonata | Soul |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 48 L |