2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Soul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Soul would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1444 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Range Rover | Soul |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2672 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 48 L |