2010 Kia Soul vs. 2011 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2011 Renault Scenic 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Renault Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Scenic weights approximately 54 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, 2011 Renault Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2011 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Soul | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
