2011 Kia Soul vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 SsangYong Actyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SsangYong Actyon would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 497 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.
Because 2010 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Soul | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Soul | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
