2012 Kia Soul vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. 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 21 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul.
Because 2010 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Soul | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Soul | 118 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 51 L |