2010 Kia Soul vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 3 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (154 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 384 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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Soul | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Soul | Avalon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |