The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost (15 - 17) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 19,400

€ 26,500

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi.
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
63.5
69.5
81
63.2
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
63.5 in
Height
63.2 in
99.2
158.1
101.2
163
158.1 in
Length
163 in
99.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.9 %

General
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
JK8
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
126 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
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23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
23.97 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
44 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
598 mi
Range
559 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
598 mi
559 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.4 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
102.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft