2013 Kia SOUL vs. 2013 Audi A4
To start off, both 2013 Kia SOUL and 2013 Audi A4 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 A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A4 (208 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Kia SOUL. (136 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia SOUL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A4 weights approximately 544 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 A4 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 A4 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 A4 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia SOUL. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A4 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 A4 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | SOUL | A4 |
| 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 | 208 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 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 | 1186 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2808 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
