2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Lancia Phedra

To start off, both 2010 Kia Soul and 2010 Lancia Phedra 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Phedra. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 466 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.

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 Lancia Phedra (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Soul 2010 Lancia Phedra
Make Kia Lancia
Model Soul Phedra
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 142 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 1736 kg
Vehicle Length 4105 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 80 L


 

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