2012 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2012 Kia Rio and 2012 Kia Soul were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Rio | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rio | Soul |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 48 L |
