2011 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Kia Soul were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 553 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Soul has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Soul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 Kia Soul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Equinox | Soul |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1714 kg | 1161 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 48 L |