2012 Kia Soul vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Patriot (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 290 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 Jeep Patriot 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, 2013 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Soul | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Kia | Jeep |
| Model | Soul | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| 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 | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 51 L |
