2011 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC70 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 602 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 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Soul | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Soul | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
