2012 Kia Soul vs. 2012 Kia Soul +
To start off, both 2012 Kia Soul 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 Soul . (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul + should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul + weights approximately 42 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.
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 Soul . (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 Soul .
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Soul | 2012 Kia Soul + | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Soul | 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 manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 48 L |