2012 Kia Soul vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 58 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 82 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Soul | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Soul | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
