2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Routan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Routan would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 858 kg more than 2012 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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Routan | Soul |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 48 L |
