2012 Kia Soul vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 SsangYong Actyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SsangYong Actyon would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 586 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 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Soul | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Soul | Actyon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |