2011 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 241 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, 2010 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Soul | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Soul | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
