2013 Kia SOUL vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2013 Kia SOUL and 2013 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Kia SOUL. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia SOUL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 246 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia SOUL. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia SOUL. 2013 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Kia SOUL | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | SOUL | Sportage |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |