The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue AWD (18 - 19) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi DCT (16 - 19)
€ 24,300

€ 27,000

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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, 2.6 inches narrower and 2.1 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
72.1
83.9
69.5 in
Width
72.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 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 CRDi
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.24 %

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
4
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
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
27.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
27.24 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
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
49 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
673 mi
Range
671 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
673 mi
671 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
102.8 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
98.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 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