2012 Kia Soul vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Kia Soul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Soul would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 796 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 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Soul | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Soul | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
