2010 Kia Soul vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot 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. Both 2010 Kia Soul and 2012 Jeep Patriot are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Patriot (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 141 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, 2012 Jeep Patriot (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2012 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Kia | Jeep |
| Model | Soul | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 51 L |
