The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost (15 - 17) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (16 - 19)
€ 19,400
€ 17,200
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches taller than the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI.
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
63.5
69.5
81
63
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
63.5 in
Height
63 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 GDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.65 %
General
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
JK8
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
123 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
125 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
23.97 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
44 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
598 mi
Range
516 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
598 mi
516 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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).
123.1 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft
