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 Kia SOUL (162 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia SOUL should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2013 Kia SOUL.
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 121 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 | 138 HP |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 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 | 1228 kg | 1505 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 Highway | 5.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
