2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2010 Kia Soul and 2010 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 59 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. 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 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Kia | Citroen |
| Model | Soul | C3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
