The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue AWD (17 - 18) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19)
€ 24,300
€ 28,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 T-GDI.
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 T-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 T-GDI
3292 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.63 %
General
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
JK8
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
123 hp
201 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
26.76 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
52 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
718 mi
Range
487 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
718 mi
487 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
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).
130.7 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft
