2011 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 54 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
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, 2011 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 2010 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Corolla | Soul |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1186 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |