2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Kia Soul and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 345 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 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 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 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 2010 BMW 325 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 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Soul | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Soul | 325 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |