2010 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Qashqai and 2010 Kia Soul were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 256 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
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, 2010 Kia Soul (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. 2010 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Qashqai | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Qashqai | Soul |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |
