2012 Kia Soul vs. 2012 Kia Sportage

To start off, both 2012 Kia Soul and 2012 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage
Make Kia Kia
Model Soul Sportage
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 164 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 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 Length 4120 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1854 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1636 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 58 L


 

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