Pontiac Vibe (2008 – 2010) vs Kia Soul (2008 – 2013): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Pontiac Vibe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.2 s. The Kia Soul uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,225 kg. At 4,346 mm, the Pontiac Vibe is 241 mm longer than the Kia Soul.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Vibe
2008 – 2010
|
Kia
Soul
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 – 160 hp | 122 – 165 hp |
| Torque | 174 – 220 Nm | 156 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 10.8 s | 10.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | 171 – 183 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 10.7 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,346 mm | 4,105 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,549 – 1,560 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,495 kg | 1,170 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.