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. Both 2012 Kia Soul + and 2012 Kia Soul ! are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 164 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul ! weights approximately 32 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul +.
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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2012 Kia Soul ! has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Soul + has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Soul + will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Soul ! will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1260 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 | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 48 L |
