2013 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Kia SOUL
To start off, both 2013 Kia Sorento and 2013 Kia SOUL were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2013 Kia SOUL. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia SOUL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 533 kg more than 2013 Kia SOUL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia SOUL. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia SOUL. 2013 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2013 Kia SOUL has manual transmission. 2013 Kia SOUL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia SOUL | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | SOUL |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1735 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
