The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue AWD (18 - 19) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16)
€ 24,300
€ 17,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 GDI.
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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 GDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.11 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
123 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
123 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
221 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
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 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
27.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
27.24 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
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
49 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
673 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
673 mi
493 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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).
128.7 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 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
