2011 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 592 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Porsche | Kia |
| Model | Panamera | Soul |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 48 L |
