2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2010 Kia Soul and 2010 Ford Mondeo 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 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 99 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 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Soul | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 59 L |
