The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue (19 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (16 - 19)
€ 25,000
€ 17,200
€ 25,000
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 1.5 EcoBlue is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI.
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
65.1
69.5
81
63
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
65.1 in
Height
63 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 GDI
3137 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.39 %
General
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
JK8
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
184 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
26.58 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
56 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
769 mi
Range
516 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
769 mi
516 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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).
123.1 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
842 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
