2010 Kia Soul vs. 2011 Kia Soul

To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Soul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Soul would be higher. Both 2010 Kia Soul and 2011 Kia Soul are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2010 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Soul
Make Kia Kia
Model Soul Soul
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4850 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1186 kg 1186 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1786 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 48 L