2012 Kia Soul vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1043 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 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Soul | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Soul | Touareg |
Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 2229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |