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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia SOUL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (197 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2013 Kia SOUL. (162 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 232 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 (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia SOUL. (199 Nm @ 4800 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 | 2000 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 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 | 1228 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
