2010 Kia Soul vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 370 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Soul has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Soul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Soul | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Soul | Range Rover Evoque |
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 |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4356 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1605 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2662 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |