The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi (14 - 15) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 20,000

€ 26,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 TDCi is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi.
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
63.5
69.5
81
63.2
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
63.5 in
Height
63.2 in
99.2
158.1
101.2
163
158.1 in
Length
163 in
99.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.42 %

General
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
JK8
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
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
89 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
89 hp
126 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
151 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
99 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
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33.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
33.99 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
51 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
702 mi
Range
559 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
702 mi
559 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
94.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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