The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 21,100

€ 25,000

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.5 EcoBlue is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi.
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
65.1
69.5
81
63.2
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
65.1 in
Height
63.2 in
99.2
161.3
101.2
163
161.3 in
Length
163 in
99.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
JK8
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
99 hp
134 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
159 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
31.06 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
769 mi
Range
699 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
769 mi
699 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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