2012 Kia Soul vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, both 2012 Kia Soul and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 483 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Kia Soul | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Soul | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2662 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |