2010 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Veracruz 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 707 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 Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Hyundai Veracruz | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Veracruz | Soul |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 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 | 1935 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1806 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2804 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 48 L |