2010 Kia Soul vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 775 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 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 2013 Toyota Sienna 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. 2013 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Soul | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 79 L |
