2010 Kia Soul vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 947 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 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Soul | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Soul | Titan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 140 L |