DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Volvo S40 vs 2012 Kia Soul Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

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WINNER

Kia Soul

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.

56.5–57.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Soul
VolvoMakeKia
S40ModelSoul
2012Model year2012
SedanBody typeHatchback
5Seats5
4Doors5

Performance

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Soul
11,4 s0–100 km/h11,0 s
0 km/hTop speed177 km/h
1560 ccEngine displacement1591 cc
115 HPPower126 HP
270 NmTorque151 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Soul
DieselFuel typePetrol
52 ltFuel tank48 lt
5,2 ltUrban consumption7,9 lt
3,8 ltExtra-urban consumption5,7 lt
4,3 ltAverage consumption6,5 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Soul
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears5
—Tyre size195/65R15
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Soul
4476 mmLength4105 mm
1770 mmWidth1785 mm
1454 mmHeight1661 mm
1383 KgWeight1270 Kg
2640 mmWheelbase2550 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Volvo S40 and 2012 Kia Soul approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Kia Soul leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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