2010 Kia Soul vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 547 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Soul | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Soul | S60 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |