2010 Kia Soul vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 308 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, 2012 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Kia | Citroen |
| Model | Soul | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 71 L |
