2010 Kia Soul vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 142 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 950 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Soul | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Soul | Carnival |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |