2013 Kia SOUL vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, both 2013 Kia SOUL and 2013 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (138 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Kia SOUL. (136 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia SOUL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 319 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.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia SOUL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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 A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia SOUL. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia SOUL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia SOUL | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | SOUL | A3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
| 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
