Soul Turbo vs ILX Premium

Kia · Acura

1/4 Mile winner

Soul Turbo

Beats the ILX Premium by 0.08s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Soul Turbo beats the ILX Premium by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Soul Turbo thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

201 hp

0–100 km/h

6.5s

6.6s

Top speed

200 km/h

Engine

1.6L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

264 Nm

180 Nm

Price

$28,000

$30,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Soul Turbo

ILX Premium

100 m

6.477s

6.521s

1/8 mile

9.641s

9.703s

1/4 mile

14.647s

14.731s

1 km

26.842s

26.961s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Soul Turbo is $28,000 vs $30,000 for the ILX Premium — a $2,000 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Soul Turbo or the ILX Premium?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Soul Turbo is faster, beating the ILX Premium by 0.08 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Soul Turbo vs the ILX Premium?

The Soul Turbo hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the ILX Premium does it in 6.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Soul Turbo produces 201 hp; the ILX Premium produces 201 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Soul Turbo tops out at 200 km/h, and the ILX Premium reaches 200 km/h.

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