The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue AWD (17 - 18) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 24,300

€ 26,700

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.56 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
123 hp
134 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
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26.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
26.76 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
52 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
49 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
718 mi
Range
645 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
718 mi
645 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
107 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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