2010 Kia Soul vs. 2011 Kia Sportage

To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage 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. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 162 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Sportage
Make Kia Kia
Model Soul Sportage
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 142 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 1432 kg
Vehicle Length 4105 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1854 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1636 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 55 L


 

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